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CARNAVAL - Features
chirigotas, fantastically costumed groups that sing of current events in a
humorous way. A party held on the main square with an orchestra goes on until
dawn.
HOLY WEEK - Palm
Sunday - procession and Mass. Holy Thursday: Holy Office and procession. Good
Friday: Way of the Cross, Holy Office and procession. Saturday: Easter vigil.
EASTER
One of
the most popular festivals of the year, the toro de cuerda (bull on a cord.)
On Easter Sunday two bulls, one at 10 a.m. and one at 4 p.m., are loosed to
run through the town, chased by the valiant. Much feasting, drinking and
hilarity.
A book on the subject has recently been published and we are working on a
translation into English.
CORPUS CHRISTI
40 days after Easter Sunday after Mass there is a procession from the Church
with the Holy Sacrament, accompanied
by children in their First Communion finery. The Holy Sacrament in the Monstrance
is carried through the village, with stops at altars decorated with flowers
and carpets, where pilgrims pray and sing.
ANNUAL FAIR
4
- 7 August. A vestige of the ancient livestock fair, the event is now in honor
of patron Virgen de las Nieves (Our Lady of the Snows). Features casetas,
rides for children, restaurants, orchestras, dancing, performances by local
groups etc. Feasting, drinking and dancing until dawn and later.
PILGRIMAGE OF THE HOLY CHILD
Romería --- Last Sunday of August
The image of the Santo Niño is taken in procession from the castle
to the site of his apparition, now an ermita, for a rociera (flamenco) mass
followed by dancing, singing, food and drink until dawn.
FEAST IN HONOR OF THE SANTO NIÑO
7 - 8 September
During 9 days townsfolk climb to the castle
for a novena, held in the Chapel of the Holy Child. Mass is celebrated and
guest preachers preach. A party is given in the main square
to commemorate the apparition of the Holy Child, with processions, food, drink,
music and dancing.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE HOLY CHILD
NEW YEAR'S EVE -
A party begins at midnight in the Convento. Feasting, drinking and dancing
until dawn and later.
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