Moros y Cristianos festival

Everyone who loves Spain knows about Fiestas. Everyone knows about Semana Santa and its dignified processions.

Still, there is a lot more to be seen in the way of fiestas.
In our region the wars between the Moors and Christians of the Middle Ages, fighting over Spain are still remembered every year with pomp and good humour. It is a four-day feast of beautifully and lovingly made costumes, fireworks, mock battles and reconcilliation.
For all of you who have missed this year´s "Moros y Cristianos" festival, there is still time. I happen to know that in El Campello this spectacular festival is held in October this year.

The best way to be part of this festival is to be invited by one of the "comparsas" the groups who make up either the Christian or the Moorish band. Between the various parades and "battles" they engage in Spain´s other national pastime, yes, you guessed it, eating and drinking (obviously accompanied by singing and dancing).

If you haven´t seen it, make sure you do not miss out another year. If you do, do not worry, there is always next year.

Just to get your attention, and because a picture tells a thousand words, here´s a link to some YouTube movies of various versions of the Moros y Cristianos festival.

http://www.youtube.com/results?search=Search&search_query=Moros+y+Cristianos

Enjoy!