From 23rd of April to 3rd of May.
Holiday festivities in honour of Jesús Nazareno with music performances, firework displays, “Mascletà” (Firecracker show), Flower Crosses (Full programme to follow)
This festival is the most important and oldest religious festivities in Javea. Despite the fact that the patron saint of the town is San Sebastián; The Festivities of Jesús Nazareno are the most popular.
** PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING THIS FIESTA (25th to 28th April) THERE WILL BE EVENTS FEATURING LIVESTOCK. THIS PART OF THE AGENDA IS NOT BE LISTED ON JAVEA CONNECT, AS WE DO NOT WISH TO PROMOTE SUCH EVENTS.**
The Remaining Programme
Wednesday 30 April
- 19.00. Triduum to Jesus of Nazareth in suffrage of Oscar Alvaro Spain.
- 22.00. A farce in the Plaza de la Constitución with the play “La caiguda del balcó” (The Fall of the Balcony), performed by the “Grup de teatro Tot Rist” (Tot Rist Theater Group) of the Mare de Déu del Loreto commission.
Thursday May 1st
- 12: 00. Parade at Customs House with the Portitxol Dance Group to visit the crosses. At the end, a picaeta (a traditional dance performance) will be held on the church esplanade.
- 19.00. Triduum to Jesús Nazareno in favor of José Gual Buigues.
- 20.00. Parade with ‘dolçaina i tabalet’ and the Tuna de Xàbia to visit the crosses and shop windows with the Brotherhood and local authorities. Departure from the Church Square.
Friday May 2
- 11.00. Visit the elderly at the Day Center, who will each be given a small gift.
- 11.00. Visit the elderly of the Cholbi Brothers Asylum, who will each be given a small gift.
- 12.00. General bell ringing.
- 19.00. Triduo to Jesús Nazareno in favor of Rev. Mr. Juan Esteve Domingo, Rev. Mr. José Soler Mulet, Rev. Mr. Juan Celda Visitación, Rev. Mr. Joaquín Sendra Benavent.
- 20.00. Offering of Flowers to Jesus Nazareno. All boys and girls, festival committees, clubs, associations, etc. are invited to this event. and the entire neighborhood in general. (Departure from Plaza Marina Alta)
Saturday, May 3: Ascent of Jesus of Nazareth
- 07.00.- General ringing of bells
- 08.00.- ‘Tronà’.
- 12:00– Solemn concelebrated Eucharist sung by the Nuestra Señora de Loreto Parish Choir. At the end, diplomas will be awarded to this year’s mayoral choirs. This will be followed by a Mascletà in Constitution Square.
- 19.00.- Evening Mass especially for the sick and handicapped, followed by a solemn procession with the image of Jesus of Nazareth. At the end shot of a fireworks display.
History
The image of Jesús Nazareno has been linked to Javea for hundreds of years. The origin dates back to the year 1767; when the religious image arrived in Javea by sea. At that time, the figure was deposited in the old Hermitage, the current Calvary Chapel.
But the arrival of the Nazarene is related to the Dukes of Medinaceli, who apparently gave the carving to Javae. The Brotherhood of the Holy Cross, founded in 1734, was in charge of the image. This brotherhood (of men) begins, in 1768, a year after its arrival in the town during Holy Week.
The religious organisation carries out a procession: the lowering or transfer of the image of Calvary to the St. Bartholomew Church touring the streets near the town wall. This procession is set, by the Brotherhood, on the Day of the Invention of the Holy Cross, on May 3rd.
For a full history of this fiesta and several historic photographs click the following button
Cover photo:Javea.com