Hundreds gather in El Rocío to honour La Blanca Paloma

As nan first ray brushes nan Andalusian countryside, a gentle hit of tambourines and flutes marks nan commencement of thing much than a journey.

In nan colony of El Rocío, pilgrims dressed successful flowing flamenco dresses and riding horseback group retired nether a rising sun. "It’s not conscionable tradition, it’s devotion", murmurs a young female adjusting flowers successful her hair.

From Gines to Almonte, complete 1,000 pilgrims move successful harmony, wagons rolling, oxen anointed, prayers whispered. At 8.30 am, nan Brotherhood’s “Simpecado” originates its intense march.