Pilgrims' progress

Pilgrims' progress

Almonte, Spain
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Pilgrims carry a girl to touch the Virgin of El Rocio during a procession around the shrine in her honour in southern Spain.

Every spring hundreds of thousands of faithful converge to pay homage to the Virgin del Rocio during a pilgrimage which combines religious fervour and colourful festivities.

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People from the length and breadth of Spain travel by many means including traditional caravans and on horseback to congregate in the village of El Rocio, 17 km south of the town of Almonte in Huelva province to take part in religious processions.

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