FISHY FINALE

Carnival revelers carrying cardboard scissors bearing the words ”police” and “education,” in reference to the austerity measures adopted by the Spanish government, take part in “The Burial of the Sardine” funeral procession on Wednesday, which marks the end of carnival festivities in Madrid, Spain. “Mourners” carry a coffin with a mock sardine through the streets to celebrate the countdown to Lent. Spanish painter Francisco de Goya’s painting “El entierro de la sardina” was inspired by this tradition, which started in Madrid in the 18th century, around the time of Spanish King Carlos III.Feb 24, 2012

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