useless-catalanfacts: UNESCO intangible heritage in the Catalan Countries 2/9: Festivity of ‘la Mare
useless-catalanfacts: UNESCO intangible heritage in the Catalan Countries 2/9: Festivity of ‘la Mare de Déu de la Salut’ of Algemesí, Valencian Country Every 7 and 8 September almost 1,400 people participate in theatre, music, dance and performances organized in the historical areas of the city. The festivities commence with bell-ringing from the basilica followed by a parade. The Schola Cantorum choir and orchestra perform vespers in the evening at the basilica, followed by bell-ringing and the Procession of the Betrothed, which features “Els Misteris” (short, religious theatrical pieces performed by children) human towers with traditional musical accompaniment, and dance performances. The next day, giant puppets representing the King and Queen of Aragon, James I and his wife Violante of Hungary, join the morning procession, while the General Grand Procession features representations of biblical characters and songs of the apostles. The involvement of the town’s inhabitants is the foundation for the continuity of this celebration. All costumes, ornaments and accessories are handcrafted, and the dances and musical scores are passed from generation to generation. UNESCO Photos from Nova Muixeranga d’Algemesí and Indumentat -- source link