Luminares at San Bartolome de Pinares

The inhabitants of the San Bartolomé de Pinares village in Spain performed the traditional Luminares fiesta on the eve (Jan 16) of Saint Anthony’s Day.

The riders rode horses through fire in honor of St Anthony, the patron saint of animals.

A man rides through a fire

A man rides through a fire late on the eve of Saint Anton day in the Spanish village of San Bartholome de los Pinares. Villagers ride through a fire to purify their horses during the annual Luminares fair.