The Gods’ sadness at the loss of Mrs. Sardine soaked the streets of Miguelturra with their tears during the mourning celebrations. But Zeus and Neptune calmed their sadness so that the funeral procession in honor of Doña Sardina could receive the honors of those who lined the streets to bid her a proper farewell.

Major Masks, King of the Carnival, Councilor for Celebrations, widows and widowers, the clergy, nuns and altar boys, street masks, boys and girls, with the accompaniment of two brass bands, paid honors and gave a well-deserved farewell to Mrs. Sardine.

At five in the afternoon, the funeral procession began the traditional funeral procession through the streets of Miguelturra, packed with people who wanted to bid farewell to the unfortunate Sardine amid sobs, cries, stamping, smiles, and dancing.

As is traditional, the purifying fire caressed Mrs. Sardine and elevated her to the Gods, bringing to a close the most traditional Burial of the Castilla-La Mancha carnivals, declared of National Tourist Interest.

And just as the saying goes, “bread lessens sorrows,” the group headed to the Peña la Cabra tent to enjoy some grilled sardines and a good lemonade, which undoubtedly somewhat soothed the grief of those present.

‘Requiescat in pace’, but… until next year.