El Descenso Official

One of the most famous real-world "stories" of El Descenso is the , held annually in Asturias, Spain.

: It began in 1929 when Dionisio de la Huerta and friends took a folding canoe down the Sella River just for fun. It evolved from a local excursion into a massive international race and festival. El Descenso

: To enter, she must pass through seven gates, at each of which she is forced to remove a piece of her royal clothing or jewelry (representing her earthly powers). One of the most famous real-world "stories" of