Moors and Christians

The landing place is on the beach of the old Saladino

August 14 from 2016 - 10: 09

After many years of celebrating the first act of the great days of the festivities of Moors and Christians of Dénia in one or another location, it seems that finally, in 2016, the perfect place for its celebration has been found. The proposal was risky, but from the FEMMICC wanted to bet heavily for this act, one of the most pampered needed party program. And the result was more than positive. The beach of Punta del Raset, in the place where Saladino was located, has become the perfect place to celebrate this event.

This location allowed thousands of people to enjoy the act along the promenade and even from within the water, opening the Landing to the citizens. And to this detail we must add the spectacle that was made, with an entry of horses announcing the arrival of the Moorish troops on the beach followed by a battle between the warriors of both sides to defend the interests of their captains.

Christian captain Quique Arbona, with his standard bearer, Ada Arbona, received the news from the mouth of his ambassador, to negotiate with its Moorish namesake before the arrival of the Moorish captain, Angel Vives, and its standard bearer, Maria Dénia. Finally, he was the president of the FEMMICC, Miguel Ángel Fullana, in charge of reading the letter that later would sign the captains decreeing the truce between the two sides.

Now is the time of living together on this earth, and as the Moorish ambassador said:

Carve the best flowers
Bring the most precious assets
Dress the best costumes
Build your dwelling
And at this very moment
Give her to Dénia, our vibrant Dénia,
Light, joy and celebration in the streets!

14 Moors and Christians landing in Denia 2016 signature of the Moorish captain
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