Festival
Spring Equinox
kéo dài tổng cộng ba ngày, và hôm nay là đêm trước khai mạc, dự kiến sẽ là đêm lớn nhất với việc đốt lửa thiêng khổng lồ, báo hiệu sự mở màn của Lễ Xuân Phân.
We quickly reached the square. Delfina whispered to me.
“I didn't expect there to be such a huge pile of firewood in the middle of the square.”
The firewood pile is decorated with colored paper, ribbons and flowers, looking very colorful. From a distance, it looks like a giant bouquet of flowers.
“Hôm nay khi mặt trời lặn, họ sẽ đốt lửa ở đây, thiêu rụi những đồ vật đã giữ lại suốt mùa đông, xua tan vận rủi của năm cũ và đón nhận những điều may mắn mới.”
“I heard people dance all night around that fire.”
I also heard that there are many couples who fell in love after dancing like that.
“I only went to see it when I was little, never stayed until the night, but it will definitely be wonderful.”
Luckily, we also brought old items with us. I brought an old handkerchief, Cesar brought a worn bra, and Delfina brought an old scented bag.
The three of us carefully approached the pile of firewood. Sau đó, chúng tôi quay lưng lại, bước về phía trước đúng ba bước, ném đồ vật ra phía sau, rồi dậm chân một lần.
Bằng cách này, chúng tôi tin rằng mình đã trút bỏ vận rủi của năm cũ chứa đựng trong những món đồ này và đón nhận vận may mới.
These misfortunes will be burned away tonight by the torch made by the chosen girl
Holy Woman
throw in.
“When I was little, I wanted to do it
Holy Woman
how much.”
Delfina confessed softly.
“Me too.”
I also confessed the same thing, gently recalling old memories.
Indeed, when I was little, I also really wanted to play that role.
Because she was chosen to do it
Holy Woman
is a twelve-year-old girl, with strong faith and good character, elected by recommendation. The outfit of
Holy Woman
very gorgeous, beautiful, moreover accepted
rose
(figuratively, fresh flowers) when parading on the street, is truly a role that every little girl dreams of.
“Back then it was Giovinetta who was chosen.”
I suddenly remembered Giovinetta wearing a costume
Holy Woman
and spun around, showing off the dress in front of Celestina several times, leaving a bitter taste on my tongue. I quickly changed the subject.
“Let's go look at the stalls now?”
"Yes."
The greasy smell of grease spreads everywhere. It's the climax of the festival, and the smell of grilled meat is indispensable. The rich, fatty scent wafted from afar, truly a fragrance that would make even the dead open their eyes.
“But what is this smell?”
We naturally walked towards the stall filled with giant slabs of meat. The male workers are working hurriedly.
Một con bò to được xiên nguyên con trên que, và khi chúng tôi chăm chú nhìn họ chế biến, họ nói rằng trong bụng con bò có mười hai con heo con, và trong bụng mỗi con heo lại có chim đa đa và chim cút. Thanks to that, you can enjoy many types of meat at the same time.
Not only that. Above the fire hung a huge pot, so big and deep that two adults could crawl into it. Inside is a stew
stew
full of meat. Chỉ đơn giản là thái củ cải, hành tây, khoai tây và các loại gia vị khác rồi khuấy lên, nhưng dạ dày của chúng tôi đã réo lên đòi ăn ngay lập tức.
Leather bags full of wine were piled up like mountains, estimated to be more than a hundred bags. Phía sau đó, những kẻ say rượu đã ngà ngà bia và rượu vang từ giữa trưa đang nâng ly, với đùi gà nướng chín làm mồi nhắm.
Dầu mỡ cứ tí tách rơi xuống từ miếng thịt đang quay trên lửa, khiến chúng tôi không chỉ thèm mà còn đói đến mức bụng trước bụng sau dính vào nhau.
Furthermore, Cesar couldn't take his eyes off that giant roast beef. I felt like a little bit of drool was dripping from his lips.
Ah, no way.
“Let's eat that!”
"Please come in! Madam, there are three guests!"
The sweating restaurant owner happily grilling meat called out to his wife. A nearby waitress led us to an outdoor table behind the counter.
I pointed to the piece of meat the boss was grilling and said.
"I want to eat that grilled meat. What should I order?"
Asked that, the waitress with a gentle face quickly answered.
“Currently, the festival special is selling very well.”
“Give us that. And three cups
ale
.”
Soon, the wooden cups were filled with beer foam
ale
was brought, along with a tray full of food. Món đặc biệt của lễ hội là thịt quay được thái miếng lớn cùng với một lượng lớn món hầm trong chiếc nồi to, tất cả được đặt trên một chiếc bánh mì nâu thô. The bread is flat and round like a plate, so it can be eaten right away.
“The meat is served with this grainy mustard, also
stew
Then tear off the bread, dip it in and enjoy."
The waitress gave us brief instructions on how to eat. Looking around, everyone is enjoying this special festival dish. This is a dish that does not require a knife or fork but must be picked up and torn with your hands to eat.
We looked at each other once, then without telling anyone else, we rushed into the food frantically.
Of course, Cesar's speed is the fastest, no need to say more.
"Cesar, eat slowly. Be careful of choking."
He nodded at me, but was still more enthusiastic about loading and tearing meat than anyone else. Looking at him eating deliciously, his hands covered in grease, his mouth full of roasted pork, I also felt full.
I removed the bones from the grilled partridge on my plate, taking only the meat and placing it on his plate.
But something surprising and unexpected happened.
“Ren should try this too.”
Cesar put a piece of pork into my mouth.
Suddenly a piece of meat was brought to my mouth, I unconsciously opened my mouth to receive it, like a baby bird opening its beak waiting for its mother to feed it.
When chewing the meat in your mouth, the aroma of the meat along with the fatty meat juice flows out. Not only that. I don't know what magic they pulled off, but the spicy kick of the spices and grainy mustard provided a refreshing finish to this kebab, which could have become overpowering. It creates a magical effect that makes me want the next bite.
But the most touching thing is just one thing.
“Cesar has given up meat……”
Maybe Delfina didn't realize it, but I almost burst into tears because I was touched by this truth.
“Eat this too.”
It's Cesar. The person who, if it were before, would just focus on eating more meat, regardless of whether I was hungry or not, is now sharing his food. I was so excited that I ate more than usual. We ate greedily, like starving men.
Even Cesar's appetite was so delicious that we had to order a few extra plates of special meat in addition to the festival's special dishes.
“A total of 14
quad
.”
“We ate very well!”
We ate so well that the owner's face was filled with a bright smile, and he waved us off.
We rubbed our full bellies and happily handed over the money. Because it's changed
Rosentaria
to the field
Quadrion
(1
Rosentaria
equals 16
Quadrion
) is smaller than before, so paying is not a problem.
“I think we're screwed.”
Delfina grumbled that the price was too high for street food, but since our outfits looked the most luxurious here, it was inevitable that we were overcharged.
“It's okay, we eat well.”
Especially how delicious Cesar's food was, just the fact that he was full made me happy and kept smiling.
“The food is all the way up here.”
I pressed my neck. Feeling nauseous because he was so full, but Cesar still seemed to have an appetite.
“Ren, that's it.”
He pointed to a stall with a large pot full of boiling oil. How big is the pot? It's as big as a fabric dyeing pot. Next to him, the shop owner kept rolling out flour on the table, then the assistant took it, cut it into long strands and carelessly threw it into the pot of oil.
When the long strands of flour float into the oil, air bubbles appear on the surface and turn into a fan shape. This is the dish
chiacchiere
, aka
Angel wings
, very delicious if dipped in soaked fruit juice, jelly, or honey. The ecstatic aroma of freshly fried flour invites us.
“Oh my god, I just ate so much and can I still eat more?”
But Cesar seemed to be completely captivated by the appeal of this fried cake.