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Moors and Christians – Benissa

by Loraine Gostling

Finale Programme

Saturday July 1

12:00 pm Remembrance of the deceased festeros in the Municipal Cemetery.

6:30 pm Parade of all ” les filades” carrying Saint Peter the Apostle. At the end, offering and mass in honour of our patron Saint Peter the Apostle.

8:30 pm Children’s Entry and XXXI Contest of “Caps d’Esquadra” for children and youth.

11:00 p.m. – Siege by the Christian side, from the Plaza del Portal to the Castle grounds.

12:00 am – In the castle grounds, Christian embassy and reconquest of the town of Benissa by the Christian forces.

Sunday July 2

11:00 a.m. Parade of “les filades”

7:30 p.m. Entry of music bands.

7:45 p.m. “Start of the entrance”. Opening ceremony of the gala parade by Jose Andrés Cabrera Ribes and Nuria Ivars Bertomeu.

8:00 p.m. Gala parade from Valencia street to Nou street.

Monday July 3

11:00 a.m. Parade of “les filades” and visit to the Nursing Home.

7:30 p.m. Informal parade of music bands.

8:00 p.m. Humorous parade of “les filades” and end of the party.

The Association of Moors and Christians of Benissa reserves the right to cancel or modify any act or schedule.

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