Last night, the fireworks castle that closed the festival of Sant Roc took place in the port of Dénia. Thousands of people gathered around the harbor to enjoy the pyrotechnic show that shot from the northern breakwater. Although late, probably due to the rescue efforts that were carried out...
The Moro side gives a powder bath to Christians in the battle of arcabucería
This noon the smell of gunpowder has invaded Dénia's heart. The roar of battle has made the whole city vibrate today celebrating its last day of the Moors and Christians. The ranks have faced each other along La Mar and Diana in a tough battle...
[PHOTO] Good rhythm and atmosphere in the Moros y Cristianos gala parade
The Moors and Christians squads turn Marquis de Campo Street into their battlefield with the gala parade before the watchful eye of thousands of people who probably enjoyed the most important event of the Fiestas. The ranks dazzled everyone present with their best galas and a good rhythm...
[VIDEO] The magic of the marches and steps dazzles at the Festera Music Concert
Last night the Festera Music Concert took place in the Plaza del Consell, where the Dénia Musical Artistic Group, directed by Frank De Vuyst, performed different marches and steps in the presence of hundreds of people. The concert was held on the occasion of the Moors and Christians, to pay tribute to...
Guerrers Hospitalaris conquer the paella contest of the Majorals of Sant Roc
This noon the traditional paella contest organized by the Mayorales de Sant Roc for the Moors and Christians festivities has been held on Marqués de Campo Street. In it, all the ranks, and a guest such as the Falla Baix la Mar this year, have shown their skill at the time...
Esperanza Cheli and Paloma Grua, captains of the Moors and Christians of Dénia 2019
2019 Moors and Christians parties already have their own names: Esperanza Cheli, from the filà Almogàvers, and Paloma Grua, from the Piratas Berberiscas filta, will be the captains of the new year. Their names were announced during the afternoon of 16 in August, the last day of holidays, and both received congratulations from the festive world...
[VIDEO] The miracle of the fog puts an end to the Moor rule in the lands of Dénia
The story took its course and, after centuries of Muslim rule, Dénia became Christian again. The Miracle of the Mist, which this year premiered location in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, ended the Mohammedan era. The Christian captain, Vicente Correcher, threw the Moors and their captain, Miguel Asunción, from these lands....
Filà Abencerrajes wins the Sant Roc paella contest for the second consecutive year
The filà Abencerrajes has been proclaimed, this Sunday, winner of the paella contest of Sant Roc, organized by the mayorales on Marqués de Campo street. It is the second year in a row that the paellero team of the filà wins with the first prize of this traditional contest that is part of the festivities of...
Program of Moors and Christians Dénia 2018
Sunday, 29 of July 9: 00 hours: XV Crossing to Nado de Sant Roc. Organized by: Mayorales de Sant Roc. Departure from l'Estanyo Friday, 3 of August 20: 00 hours: Concentration of positions in the Cross ROJA 20: 30 hours: Festive speech by Amparo Mata, delivery of keys and raising of banners in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento...
Program of Moors and Christians Dénia 2018: Thursday, 16 of August
11: 30 hours: Mass in the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption in Honor of Sant Roc and collection of loaves 12: 45 hours: Christian arenga and arcabucería battle in the Valencià Country Roundabout 18: 30 hours: Parliament, surrender and miracle of the fog. Town Hall Square 20: 30 hours: Procession in honor of Sant Roc...
Program of Moors and Christians Dénia 2018: Sunday, 12 of August
21: 30 hours: Concert of the Musical Artistic Group of Dénia. Directed by Javier Pinto Bañuls. In the town hall square
