MOORS AND CHRISTIANS 2017 IN MORAIRA – EVENT PROGRAM
FRIDAY, THE 2ND OF JUNE
19.30h Inauguration of the AndalusÌ Medieval Market in the space between the streets Almacenes, del Mar, Castillo, Platges and Plaza Les Sorts (June 2nd, 3rd and 4th).
22.00h Parade of the Fiesta Herald around the town streets accompanied by the Drummer Band Mediterranea of Moraira
22.30h Opening Fiesta Speech in the Espai La Senieta by Guillermo Juan Vidal Juan Llobell Vidal followed by the prize giving of the Art Competition organised by the Central Committee and in collaboration with the AMPA of the CEIP Cap d’Or of Moraira and the AMPA of the CEIP Sant Vicent Ferrer of Teulada. The act will finalise with the performance of the Choir La Senieta
SATURDAY,
THE 3RD OF JUNE
12.00h Gathering of all Moors and Christians in the Urban Forest to prepare for their Fraternal Meal
18.00h Moors and Christians Concert by the Children’s Choir CantAlfara of Alfar del Patriarca and the string Orchestra of the superior Conservatory Mestre Berenguer of Teulada in the concert hall Espai La Senieta.
21.30h Concentration of all the “filás” in El Fortí followed by a Parade to the Castle accompanied by the Musical Association Colla el Falcó of Teulada
22.00h Presentation of the Standards of each group at the Castle Promenade then dance the night away to the Zeppelin Band.
SUNDAY, THE 4TH OF JUNE
18.00h Grand International Music Festival, live on Stage at the Castle. Jazz, Folk, Rock and Country.
MONDAY, THE 5TH OF JUNE
21.00h Concert by the English Choir in the Church of Moraira.
WEDNESDAY, THE 7TH OF JUNE
22.30h Concert in the Church Square by the “Colla El Falcó” of Teulada.
THURSDAY,
THE 8TH OF JUNE
21.30h Fellowship dinner for all the Filás with Karaoke competitions in the Virgen del Carmen Square.
FRIDAY, THE 9TH OF JUNE
13.00h Informal parade of the”filás” accompanied by the Band of Jalón.
13.30h Firing of the Blunderbusses at the Castle
19.30h Procession and Offering of the Flowers in honour of the Sacred Christ of Moraira
23.00h The spectacular arrival of the Moors on the beach L’Ampolla and the battle commences to conquer the Castle. Then music in the avda. del Portet with DIAMONDS band.
SATURDAY, THE 10TH OF JUNE
09.00h General Reveille with the firing of Blunderbusses.
12.00h Informal parade of the filaes
12.30h Firing of Blunderbusses at the castle.
13.00h Mass in honour of Our Sacred Christ at the Church in Moraira
19.30h Battle on the Beach and the Christians retake the Castle
24.00h Informal parade of Festeros and the Public all-round the village Everyone welcome to join in!! and continuing with Cabila night and music in Avenida Portet with WONDER band
SUNDAY, THE 11TH OF JUNE
9.00h General wake-up with the firing of Blunderbusses.
12.00h Informal parade of the “filás” followed by the Firing of Blunderbusses at the Castle.
18.00h Parade of the bands from the Castle to Avenida Portet.
19.00h Spectacular Gala Parade of all participating Moors and Christians. By following fireworks to close the event
