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Climb up Cerro Jabalcón.
Photo:
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Other important holidays:
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| Day
of the cross
(3rd of
may) Every nieghbourhood traditionally decorate a cross. |
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Romería
of San Isidro
(First Sunday after 15th of August)
In Amarguilla, next to Negratín reservoir |
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| August
Fair
(from
12th to 15th of August) |
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Day of
of the Angel
(2nd of
October)
After the procession
traditional cakes are given out. |
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Carramaiza holiday
(last Sunday in May) |
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Day
of Saint Lucía
(13th of December)
Bonfires are lit at night
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Corpus Cristi
(Corpus Cristi Sunday)
Alters are made in the historical centre.
The custom of making sticks with reeds exists. |
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Easter
(Good Friday)
Good Friday Easter Passion parade through the streets of the
old centre. |
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CELEBRATION OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS
IN HONOUR OF THE VIRGEN DE LA CABEZA
(Interesting National Holidays
in Andalucía for Tourists)
Zújar retains some unusual traditions, above all the
patron saint's day of the Moors and Christians in honour of
the Virgen de la Cabeza. These celebrations take place from
the last Saturday in April until the following Tuesday. The
diverse activities which make up these celebrations include
the Romería (religious procession) to the chapel at
the top of Jabalcón hill and a theatrical representation
of the Moors and Christians .
The Romería has been continually celebrated since the
16th Century on the last Sunday in April.
It has great charm due to the magnificent
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natural backdrop which it passes through. It begins
in Plaza Mayor and goes up towards the top of the hill
passing through the fertile planes and following the
route of the Virgen, a steep path of great beauty. It
finishes in the chapel, where the procession is treated
to some spectacular panoramic views. This is the oldest
Romería dedicated in honour of the Virgin de
la Cabeza in the province. A large crowd of people gathers
to enjoy one of the few Romerías which preserve
their roots and traditional customs.
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'Romeros' taking a break along the way.
Photo: © AltiplA Publicidad
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At the begining of the 18th Century
a Calderonian style theatre drama
from the end of the Spanish Golden Age was included.
Moors and Christians strive to sieze the statue
of the Virgen de la Cabeza in two acts.
The first, cautiverio, takes place on Sunday afternoon in
Plaza Mayor, upon the arrival of the statue at the end of
the Romería. The second act, called rescate,
takes place the following Monday in Plaza de San Marcos
in the afternoon. It is performed by local people.
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From their beginnings these celebrations have acquired
unusual fame, spreading to areas in the provinces of
Granada and Almería in such a way
that the same performance, with some variations,
is performed in towns like Benamaurel, Cogollos,
Guadix, etc.
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