Cipotegato

Cipotegato of 2007 raising in his monument in front of City Hall Memorial.

The Cipotegato is the most universal tradition of Tarazona and takes place each year between 27 August and 1 September. The festivities in honor of the patron Saint Atilano, were declared of Regional Interest in 1998 and National Interest in 2009. Turasionense mythical character hooded and dressed as harlequin with the colors yellow, red and green. The main day of the fiestas of Tarazona, a few hours before noon, he stepped into the square through an open corridor through the crowd of friends and former Cipotegatos. Crossing the square, is pursued by the crowd that throws tomatoes. If he comes out victorious, it will be uploaded to the sculpture erected in his honor at the square. The Cipotegato is elected annually by drawing lots among the youth population.

History

Formerly, in Tarazona had a prison. Once a year, during fiestas, was given the opportunity for a prisoner to be free. He was given a stick with a string that ended in a ball (such as carrying the Cipotegato currently), and was told that if he could leave the town was free. Then he let go in the middle of the town hall square. What he did not know is that all the people waiting for him with stones in their hands.

See Also

Fiestas of National Tourist Interest of Spain

External links

• "Rain of tomato for the Cipotegato" Heraldo.es