The video describes the annual Spanish ceremony known as the burial of the Sardine. Despite the somber attire, the event is filled with humor and celebration, including singing and dancing. The sardine is escorted in a procession from a Madrid monument to a park, with participants in black capes and top hats. The origins of the event are unclear, but it serves as an excuse for another party. The day concludes with exaggerated mourning and theatrical performances, leaving children puzzled by the concept of a sardine funeral.

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