This exhibition at the Decorative Arts Museum invites you to explore the captivating 'sidro' costume from Siero, Asturias. Uncover its deep historical roots and significant role in local winter festivals and folklore. Learn about its origins and the revival of these cherished Asturian traditions.
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This exhibition showcases the traditional 'sidro' costume from Siero, Asturias, a key element of winter mascaradas and carnivals. It delves into the historical and cultural significance of the costume, its origins, and its role in local folklore and traditions. The display is part of the 'Modelo del Mes' series.
The 'Modelo del Mes' for March features the traditional costume of the 'sidro' from Siero, Asturias. This attire is central to winter mascaradas, which are similar to carnivals and historically took place around Christmas and the new year. The 'sidro' is a figure in Asturian winter festivals, particularly in the Siero and Bimenes regions, and shares characteristics with similar traditions across the Iberian Peninsula. The exhibition details the costume's donation to the museum in 1942 and explores its connection to ancient traditions, potentially dating back to Roman festivals like the Lupercalia, Matronalia, and Saturnalia, which involved themes of fertility, social inversion, and purification. The text extensively discusses the origins and evolution of carnival traditions in Spain, referencing scholarly works by Julio Caro Baroja and others. It elaborates on the various masked figures and traditions, such as guirrios, zamarrones, and botargas, found throughout Spain. The specific 'sidro' costume is described in detail, including its white shirt and trousers, black boots and gaiters, a colorful sash, a belt with four bells, and a distinctive white sheepskin conical headdress adorned with ribbons and a fox tail. The accompanying red mask, worn over a hole in the headdress, and the hazelwood staff are also noted. The exhibition highlights the efforts to revive these traditions, particularly by the association 'El Cencerru' in Valdesoto, Siero, which has been instrumental in re-establishing the celebration of the 'Sidros y comedies' after a significant interruption.
Attendance is free and open until full capacity is reached. The duration of the session is 30 minutes.
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