Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos de Ontinyent

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Will you be at what promises to be an incredible festival? Come to Ontinyent to experience an Event of National Tourist Interest.
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20/08/2023

Ending date

28/08/2023

Ontinyent has one of the most historic Moors and Christians festivals in the Region of Valencia. It is in honour of Santísimo Cristo de la Agonía. On the first Sunday, the third of the month of August, Desayuno de la Lágrima (breakfast of the tear) and Pregón de las Fiestas (opening event) kick off the festivities that won’t leaving you wondering what to do over the coming week. On Thursday, the music bands will make their entrada and, when night falls, you can watch the Alardos parade. The Entradas Cristiana y Mora, the entrance of the legions, will take place on Friday. On Saturday, it’s time for Diana and Contrabando with the legions of the Marineros and Contrabandistas, while at night fireworks and parades are the star of the show. On Sunday, there’s Diana de Gala, Misa Mayor (a great mass) and a tribute to old people, followed by a procession. Lastly, Monday will be filled with the roar of arquebuses for the Embajadas. Don’t miss it.

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