I was just reading the Spanish press and it mentioned that when the Pope returned to the episcopal palace after the vigil last night, he was met by groups of "tunas." A "tuna" is a group of young men, usually university students, who dress in traditional Renaissance-era dress and go from place to place singing and playing various Spanish traditional instruments, usually guitars, mandolins and similar. They serenaded the Pope with traditional Valencian songs and were accompanied by some older "tunos" (a person who sings in a "tuna") as well. Quite festive, and a real sign of respect and affection.
How sweet! Thanks for mentioning it.
I was just reading the Spanish press and it mentioned that when the Pope returned to the episcopal palace after the vigil last night, he was met by groups of "tunas."
And yet all I can think of is a group of Spanish fishermen presenting Pope Benedict with a nice batch of fresh fish, perfect for Friday mealtime (hee hee).