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Los Picaos are a penance of the Christian religion, now professed only in the town of San Vicente de la Sonsierra in La Rioja (Spain). It takes place during processions and Stations of the Cross. It consists in the self-flagellation of the back, of a group of people as an act of faith and voluntarily, called ''disciplinantes'', by the beating continued with a ball. On February 17, 2005 the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade of Spain granted the title of Fiesta of National Tourist Interest to be held the Holy Thursday and Good Friday.〔(BOE 067 of 03/19/2005 Sec 3 Pag 9669 to 9669 )〕 == History == It is believed that the tradition began in the late 15th century or early 16th century. Since then has been linked to the Cofradía de la Santa Vera Cruz in the town. On March 20, 1799 attempted unsuccessfully to abolish this tradition as it was taking place privately. The clergy of Spain had great reverence, to receive indulgences. In 1998 it received the rank of Regional Tourist Interest.〔(Government confirms the statement of Los Picaos de San Vicente (La Rioja) and national tourist interest )〕 In January 2004 began the process of obtaining the status of National Tourist Interest,〔 was achieved in February 2005.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Los Picaos de San Vicente de la Sonsierra」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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