No mi-stake, haven't forgotten anything...

20,000 people from as far away as Brazil and Italy flocked this weekend to the Spanish town of Ribadavia to participate in the Istoria Festival, a pageant going back to medieval times which celebrates, in particular, the customs of the town's old Jewish community.

Dancing, an archery contest and a staged Jewish-style wedding in the town square were only some of the attractions on offer, while some younger visitors had the chance to act as human chess pieces on a giant board....
Knights in armour, monks, jugglers, clowns and liquor sellers were among those jostling for position in an enthusiastic parade which preceded a call to join a traditional medieval dance. (Seperate, I hope -- MS)
Organisers said some 50 foodstalls had been set up offering tortillas and assorted pies, delicacies such as grilled kid and local Istoria wine, 6,100 bottles of red and 4,100 of white being made available.

Jugglers, clowns, wine and pies... it really was a golden age for Spanish Jewry. Remind me again why we left???