Matances de Bujots
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Easter Sunday is celebrated in a curious tradition in Ciutadella, Menorca. Known as the Matances of Bujots there are puppets hanging in many streets - they represent well known characters who become the target of the shooting.
Bujots mean 'stooge', a derogatory word to describe someone without a personality. Ciutadella, the Matances de Bujots is an opportunity to bring the attention to the political class and highlight anything that has been cause of criticism.
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A photograph from 1883 hanging in the premises of the Cercle Artistic, shows a puppet shaken by the people.
Nor is its symbolism very clear, although it appears that it was a festive end to Lent, a time of darkness and deprivation.
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This interesting and fascinating story is brought to us by Marga Fonts (© photos and text) living in Barcelona along with her partner Oriol Ferrer.
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Amazing tradition