DANCING WITH FIRE AT MONTSERRAT’S PATUM FESTIVAL: SPAIN’S EXPLOSIVE TRADITION

In the shadow of Catalonia’s Montserrat mountains, the Patum Festival of Berga, Spain, ignites the streets each June with a whirlwind of fire, drums, and mythical beasts. Dating back to the 14th century, Online Pokies this UNESCO-recognized celebration blends pagan roots and Catholic Corpus Christi rituals, featuring costumed dancers wielding s