Spain’s baby jumping festival has taken place in the small village of Castrillo de Murcia in the country’s north.<br /><br />Every June, men dressed as devils leap over newborn babies to drive away evil, part of the El Salto del Colacho festival, or El Colacho.<br /><br />Footage filmed on Sunday (June 23) shows men in traditional costumes hurdling babies lying on mattresses while onlookers watch on.<br /><br />The tradition has been ongoing since 1620 and some Catholics believe the devils drive away evil. <br /><br />It is said that the Pope has distanced himself from this rather dangerous-looking religious festival.
