Moors and Christians Fiesta, 2015

Tipo: Arte y Cultura Actividad: FESTIVALS Del: 06/12/2015 Al:06/14/2015


 

 

 

 

 

MEDIEVAL MARKET

 

On Friday 12th June 2015 at12.00h. The Medieval Market, is located on the main square “Plaza Nueva” and Calle Glorieta. All kinds of handmade products are offered for sale by stallholders dressed in period costumes.

 

Apart from the grand spectacle, it is a great time to walk around our streets and enjoy the stunning views from the various lookout points of our unique Mediterranean village

 

HISTORICAL COMMEMORATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS

FRIDAY 12th JUNE 2015

21.30h. Congregation of fusiliers at the “Centro de Usos Múltiples”

21.45h.Regrouping of the different troops at “La Fuente”.

The ceremonial handing over of the key to the town by the Moorish King to the     Christian King.

22.30h. FUENTE.- The troops march to the sound of blunderbuss shots warning the    

village of the presence of the hostile army near the city. The troops then enter the village, each accompanied by their own leader.

23.00h. VILLAGE.- The traditional “Pregón Proclamation” marking the beginning of the fiesta, followed by fireworks.

23.45h. VILLAGE.- Opening ceremony for the groups’ headquarters each presided over by their own leader and followed by parties, music and dancing until dawn.

 

SATURDAY 13th JUNE 2015

16:30h. Congregation of fusiliers  at “Playa del Descargador”

18.00h. PLAYA DEL DESCARGADOR.

Horse parade and dressage event with blunderbuss shots from sea and land. Then comes the Medieval Tournament where the Moors and the Christian knights try to get the most scarves hung out by the ladies in order to win their favours.

             Finally, the troops march towards the Parque Comercial. 

22.00h.VILLAGE. Opening ceremony of the various headquarters, followed by the fiesta and more dancing until dawn.

 

 

SUNDAY 14th JUNE 2015

12.00h. BEACH. Concentration of Moors and Christians fusiliers all along the beachfront with lots of blunderbuss shots.

 

19.00h. VILLAGE. Impressive finale to the weekend as the Moors and Christians parade from the village to the Fuente.  Full of pomp and ceremony, the proud participants are dressed in spectacular costumes whilstcarrying their weapons, all accompanied by numerous music bands.

 

PARADE  ORDER:                                                                                                                          

 

CHRISTIANS: 1º BANDOLEROS - 2º CISNEROS - 3º TEMPLARIOS (CAPITANÍA)

 

MOORS: 1º MORISCOS – ALI OLE - 2º–ALJAMA MUDEJAR 3º– MOROS VIEJOS 4º TUAREG MOXACAR (CAPITANÍA)

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEDIEVAL MARKET

 

On Friday 12th June 2015 at12.00h. The Medieval Market, is located on the main square “Plaza Nueva” and Calle Glorieta. All kinds of handmade products are offered for sale by stallholders dressed in period costumes.

 

Apart from the grand spectacle, it is a great time to walk around our streets and enjoy the stunning views from the various lookout points of our unique Mediterranean village

 

HISTORICAL COMMEMORATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS

FRIDAY 12th JUNE 2015

21.30h. Congregation of fusiliers at the “Centro de Usos Múltiples”

21.45h.Regrouping of the different troops at “La Fuente”.

The ceremonial handing over of the key to the town by the Moorish King to the     Christian King.

22.30h. FUENTE.- The troops march to the sound of blunderbuss shots warning the    

village of the presence of the hostile army near the city. The troops then enter the village, each accompanied by their own leader.

23.00h. VILLAGE.- The traditional “Pregón Proclamation” marking the beginning of the fiesta, followed by fireworks.

23.45h. VILLAGE.- Opening ceremony for the groups’ headquarters each presided over by their own leader and followed by parties, music and dancing until dawn.

 

SATURDAY 13th JUNE 2015

16:30h. Congregation of fusiliers  at “Playa Punta del Cantal”

18.00h. PLAYA DEL DESCARGADOR.

Horse parade and dressage event with blunderbuss shots from sea and land. Then comes the Medieval Tournament where the Moors and the Christian knights try to get the most scarves hung out by the ladies in order to win their favours.

             Finally, the troops march towards the Parque Comercial. 

22.00h.VILLAGE. Opening ceremony of the various headquarters, followed by the fiesta and more dancing until dawn.

 

 

SUNDAY 14th JUNE 2015

12.00h. BEACH. Concentration of Moors and Christians fusiliers all along the beachfront with lots of blunderbuss shots.

 

19.00h. VILLAGE. Impressive finale to the weekend as the Moors and Christians parade from the village to the Fuente.  Full of pomp and ceremony, the proud participants are dressed in spectacular costumes whilstcarrying their weapons, all accompanied by numerous music bands.

 

PARADE  ORDER:                                                                                                                          

 

CHRISTIANS: 1º BANDOLEROS - 2º CISNEROS - 3º TEMPLARIOS (CAPITANÍA)

 

MOORS: 1º MORISCOS – ALI OLE - 2º–ALJAMA MUDEJAR 3º– MOROS VIEJOS 4º TUAREG MOXACAR (CAPITANÍA)

 

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