Sheep fill the streets of Madrid in age-old custom

31/10/11 08:05 CET

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Hundreds of animals have filled the centre of Madrid, marking an age old tradition.

The so-called transhumance is an ancient custom in which sheep and cattle have been moved from one part of Spain to another during the dry season.

Although now normally a celebration, this year farmers used it to call for more grazing rights.

More about: Agriculture, Madrid, Spain, Traditional celebrations

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