Moros y cristianos #1
by Pedro Fernandez
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Moros y cristianos #1
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Pedro Fernandez
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Moors and Christians, is a set of festival activities which are celebrated in many towns and cities of Spain, mainly in the southern Valencian Community; according to popular tradition the festivals commemorate the battles, combats and fights between Moors (or Muslims) and Christians during the period known as Reconquista (from the 8th century through the 15th century).
The festivals represent the capture of the city by the Moors and the subsequent Christian reconquest. The people that take part in the festival are usually enlisted in filaes or comparsas (companies that represent the Christian or Moor legions), and for several days, they parade with bombastic costumes loosely inspired by Medieval fashion. Christians wear fur, metallic helmets, and armor, fire loud arquebuses, and ride horses. In contrast, Moors wear ancient Arab costumes, carry scimitars, and ride real camels or elephants. The festival develops among shots of gunpowder, medieval music, and fireworks, and ends with the Christians winning a simulated battle around a castle.
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April 9th, 2013
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Glenn McCarthy Art and Photography
A colorful presentation. Looks like it takes lots of time getting ready for this affair. v14
Barbara O'renya
Great capture and explanation..!! v
Pedro Fernandez replied:
Thank you, Barbara. A bit of wiki-explanation was needed here ;) This weekend I've got another event of "moors and christians" again, I'm loving it lol
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