Organized Confusion at the San Jorge Cabalgata :-)
Chicharrones and Cerveza:-)
Dancing Horses!
Bull Riding and Improvisados
Another Successful San Jorge Fiesta!
The end of March saw another successful 3-day Fiesta de Torros
hosted by our small pueblo of San Jorge (population 50-75 depending on the time
of year.) The fiesta featured bull riding every night and we were entertained
by some exceptional bulls and riders this year, although I believe the bulls
won by a large margin. See the video on
the sidebar for a look at the performance.
Note the fellows running around after the bull, called improvisados -
they prove their manliness by seeing how close they can get to the angry bull –
there are not many old, bold improvisados in Costa Rica! The music was provided by a local high
school band bused in for the occasion. Every night featured salsa dancing and
great typical food cooked over the open fire.
Nothing like arroz con pollo cooked over a smoky fire! Sunday morning featured an early morning
mountain bike ride with both short and long distance courses - a great way to
start the day after too much cerveza the night before! Later on in the afternoon the cabalgata
(horse trail ride) took place. These are
great events scheduled to start at 11:00 AM but never really getting going till
2:00 PM (Tico time). Cabalgatas are a
hoot with lots of visiting before, during and after the ride. The ride is usually 2-3 hours in length with
a halfway stop to eat chicharrones and have a cerveza or two. Check out the video on the sidebar showcasing
how the Ticos train their horses to dance to music. After the ride there are draw prizes along
with more visiting, food and partying. This
is the 3rd year that Donna and I have contributed as volunteers and
financially to the San Jorge Fiesta de Torros, alongside our Tico
neighbors. If you plan to visit Costa
Rica in the future, we really recommend you make it a priority to attend one of
the many Fiestas de Torros that all towns, big or small, stage each year.
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