… translated “Balls of Fire” (El Salvador)
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El Salvador
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“Las Bolas de Fuego or “Balls of Fire” is a traditional event held every 31st of August in small town of Nejapa, El Salvador. The event was organized for the first time on the 15th of September 1922. Two groups of young people are throwing flaming balls at each other. These balls are made of old cloth and wire. They are soaked in petrol. Persons participating in the event are well protected. Nobody really gets hurt. Everything is one big party.”
– Traditions, Customs
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