This is El Colacho, Spanish a baby-jumping festival that has been happening in Castillo de Murcia since 1620.The guy leaping over the infants represents the devil. Supposedly this Knieval-esque stunt helps cleanse the babies of original sin and guarantee them safety in life.
Pope Benedict has advised Spanish priests to stay away from this dubious and obviously dangerous festival. Good call.
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