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Zumbathon

Admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:35:06 +0000

Zumba is a fitness phenomenon that has taken the Costa Blanca by storm and now Javea is proud to be hosting not only the Costa Blanca’s but also Spain’s first ever Zumbathon!

At 10pm on 14th March the promenade of the Arenal beach will be alive with cool sounds and witness to some serious shoulder shaking and butt wiggling whilst participants get on down to the easy follow salsa, merengue, samba, reggaeton, belly dancing and flamenco dance routines!

10am – 1pm
Registration is just €10 for adults and €3 for under 16s which can be paid on the day
All funds raised will go to APASA dog pound
Do as many dance routines as you can – 1 or all of them!
All ages and fitness levels welcome

Even if you don’t want to join in the dancing please come along to support Kimberley and make this three hours to remember!!

Nuestro Virgin Loreto Fiesta

Admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:43:18 +0000

Nuestro Virgin Loreto Fiesta 2009

Location: Javea port
Description: Festival to honour the patron of the Port
Start Date: 31st August
End Date: 8th September

Fiesta in honour of the patron of the “Duanes de la Mar” – the Port of Javea. The celebrations and festivities include bull running on the jetty, processions with floats, huge firework displays and live music!

Monday 31st August

12.00 Bull run into the sea
19.00 Bull run into the sea
22.00 Dinner of the Brotherhood in the Bartolomé Ros, followed by dancing to the orchestra Bradmis

Tuesday 1st September

12.00 Bull run into the sea
19.00 Bull run into the sea
23.30 Bull run into the sea
01.00 Mobile disco in the Paseo Marítimo organized by Rock Els Entorbats. Night of house music with the DJs Paul Cee and Sandro de “Sulfiric Matinée”

Wednesday 2nd

12.00 Bull run into the sea
19.00 Bull run into the sea
23.30 “TORO EMBOLADO” for smaller children up to 16 years. Followed by bull run into the sea

Thursday 3rd

12.00 Bull run into the sea
19.00 Bull run into the sea
23.30 Bull run into the sea
01.00 Mobile disco in the Paseo Marítimo organized by Peña Golosos

Friday 4th

12.00 Bull run into the sea
19.00 Simulation of chess, with the international teacher Francisco Sanchez-Guirado, in Calle Severe Ochoa
19.00 Bull run into the sea
22.00 III Contest of Paellas, with Mobile Disco in the enclosure next to the Polideportivo

Saturday 5th – “Day of the Children”

10.00 VII Match of Básquet 3 & 3 Mare de Déu de Loreto (youngest children and cadets) organised by Club Bàsquet Joventut
10.00 Gigantic Chocolate prepared and distributed by the neighbours of Doctor Fleming, the pastry shop and the chocolate is supplied by Masymas
14.00 Paella, refreshments and ice creams for all the children offered by Cell S.L and MasyMas in Calle Severe Ochoa
16.00 Continuation of the VII Match of Básquet 3 & 3 Mare de Déu de Loreto (juniors and seniors)
20.00 Great Cavalcade with the following itinerary: exit Port, Place, Christ of the Sea, Lepanto, Toni Llidó, Doctor Fleming, Jaume I, Place
24.00 CORREFOCS in charge of Xarxa Teatre, that will cross the main streets of the port filling them with fire and sound
01.00 Night of Rock “Vora sea”

Sunday 6th – “DAY OF THE THIRD AGE”
Various games and displays starting at 9am
20.30 Offering of Flowers to the Virgin of Loreto. The Comissió de Festes invites all of Xàbia to participate

Monday 7th – “DAY OF THE SANTÍSIMO CHRIST OF THE SEA”

08.00 Wake up in the streets
12.00 Traditional visit to the Asylum Hospital Cholbi
19.00 Solemn celebration of the Eucaristía in honour of the Santísimo Christ of the Sea
20.00 Solemn Procession of the Santísimo Christ of the Sea
23.00 Dancinf to the orchestra the SORCERESS

Tuesday 8th – “DAY OF THE LORETO VIRGIN”

08.00 Comissió de Festes wakes the port
11.00 Pasacalle with the Band and the Comissió gather with the Mayor to go to the Parochial Temple
12.00 Solemn celebration of the Eucaristía in honoor of Our Employer the Mare de Déu de Loreto, with the attendance of the Clergy, Authorities, Town hall of the Brotherhood of Fishermen, representatives of other celebrations, Mayor and Comissió and town of Xàbia
13.30 Deafening Mascletada in the zone next to the Polideportivo
19.00 Pasacalle with the Band and the Comissió gather with the Mayor to accompany to the Parochial Temple
20.00 Solemn Procession in honour of the Mare de Déu de Loreto
22.30 Dancing with the orchestra BOULEVARD
24.00 Sensational Fireworks with which closes the celebrations in honour of the Mare de Déu de Loreto 2009

Living Chess Festival

Admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:44:57 +0000

Living Chess Festival 2009

Location: Javea port
Description: Chess using people as chess pieces
Start Date: 25th July
End Date: 25th July

This is a tradition that has been held now since 1996 arranged via a collaboration of the Town Hall, the Chess Club and the Bank Caja de Ahorros del Mediterraneo. School children act out the play while representing the chess pieces and each year has a different theme with music and choregography chosen for the kids to perform.

As well as the chess pieces there is a narrator and two players who read out the different moves of a game, including the History of Chess. One of the players is the annual local junior champion chess player and the other normally a Guest of Honour such as a renowned Spanish celebrity invited specially for the occasion, who is either a keen chess player themselves or closely related to Jávea.

In 2002 it was awarded the Spanish prize of Festival of National Tourist Interest/Fiesta De Interés Turistíco Nacional.

You do not have to know the rules of the game to enjoy and understand this theatrical representation!

Moors & Christians Festival

Admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:17:11 +0000

Moors & Christians Festival 2009

Location: Javea port
Description: Festival to commemorate the battles between Moors & Christians!
Start Date: 11th July
End Date: 19th July

Moors & Christians festivals are held all over this part of Spain at various times, all to celebrate the victory of the Christians after battles with the Muslim Moors who invaded and conquered the Valencian areas. It was under Jamie I that his Christian legions took back Spain fighting off the Moors.

As with all Spanish festivals there are fantastically colourful costumes, parades, fireworks, food and drink!

Saturday 11th
20:30 Fireworks for the opening of the festival
21:30 Street processions collecting all participants for the Presentation
22:30 Presentation of Moors and Christian groups in Av JaimeI

Sunday 12th
19:00 Opening of the traditional Street Fair in Calle Triana
20:30 Traditional Festival of Music in Paseo Jaime I

Monday 13th/Tuesday 14th
18:00 Traditional Street Fair

Wednesday 15th
18:00 Traditional Street Fair
20:00 Flower offering in Calle San Jaime
23:00 Informal entrance of all groups in the streets of the Port

Thursday 16th
19:00 Flower offering
20:30 Service in the Fisherman’s Church to honour past Festeros and San Jaime
23:00 Informal dinner for the Filas

Friday 17th
10:00 Sardines in Paseo San Jaime sponsored by Fila Capitana Schaitans
17:00 Traditional “piloto” tournament between the Filas
21:30 Disembarcation of the the Moors onto Gravel Beach, followed by the battle to conquer the Castle from the Christians then the parade of participants to Av JaimeI

Saturday 18th
08:00 Wake up call for all Filas
10:00 Hot chocolate in Paseo San Jaime sponsored by the Fila Capitana Schaitans
12:00 Childrens games in Paseo San Jaime I
13:00 Making of the giant paella by Gablis de LÀlcudia
14:00 Public invited to taste the paella
19:00 Arrival of musical bands for parade
20:00 Parade of all Filas starting at El Pasaje Pio, Cristo del Mar, Avd Lepanto and Avd San Jaime – Christian groups followed by the Moors

Sunday 19th
08:00 Wake up call for the Filas
10:00 Hot chocolate in Paseo San Jaime sponsored by the Fila Capitana Schaitans
12:00 Christians battle to recapture the Castle form the Moors on the Gravel beach, followed by parade of participants to Avd San Jaime
19:00 Arrival of musical bands for parade
20:00 Parade of all Filas starting at El Pasaje Pio, Cristo del Mar, Avd Lepanto and Avd San Jaime – Christian groups flowed by the Moors, ending with the float of the Moors Captain for 2009
24:00 Major firework display and closure of the festival

San Juan Fiestas 2010

Admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:43:29 +0000

San Juan Fiestas

Location: Javea old town
Description: Festival to commemorate summer!
Start Date: 12th June
End Date: 24th June

The San Juan (Joan) Fiestas are held throughout Spain in June where fire, sun and water all play integral parts to the main festivities to celebrate the longest day. Bonfires are lit and left to burn out honouring the summer light and it is said that if you jump over the fire three times your soul will be cleansed.

As with any celebrations in Spain there will be fireworks, food and drink aplenty and the celebration culminate with the burning of the Foguera which are papier mache statues, plus there will be float processions and dancing in the streets:

PROGRAMME: Fogueres de Sant Joan Xàbia 2010

SATURDAY JUNE 12th – “Día de la Proclamación – La Quinta 2010”
22:30 – PROCESSION [Plaza de la Iglesia > Plaza de la Constitucion]
23:00 – PROCLAMATION [Plaza de la Constitución]
01:00 – MUSIC [Plaza de la Constitución]: “Orquesta Vértigo”SUNDAY JUNE 13th – “Dia de la Proclamación Infantil”
11:45 – PROCESSION [Placeta del Convent > Plaza de la Iglesia]: “Trobada Gegantina”
20:30 – PROCESSION INFANTIL [Plaza de la Iglesia > Plaza de la Constitucion]
21:00 – PROCLAMATION INFANTIL [Plaza de la Constitución]
22:30 – PERFORMANCE [Plaza de la Constitución]: “Tortell Poltrona”

MONDAY JUNE 14th – “Día del Pregón”
19:30 – PROCESSION [Plaza de la Marina Alta > Plaza de la Iglesia]
21:30 – PREGÓN DE LAS FIESTAS [Plaza de la Iglesia]: Formal opening of the festivities.
22:00 – CENA DE SOBAQUILLO [Plaza de la Constitución]: Drinks and food for all the peñas.
00:30 – The peñas, accompanied by their charanga bands, sing songs to the images of San Juan.
01:00 – DISCO [Plaza de la Constitución]: until 4.00am.

TUESDAY JUNE 15th
19:00 – BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]: I Vesprada-Concurs de Solta de Vaquetes.
22:00 – PERFORMANCE [Plaza de la Constitución]: L’Alguería Blanca – “Pollo e Hijos”
00:00 – BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]: “Toro Embolado”
02:00 – DISCO [Avenida del Palmera]: “La Filà Al-Tarik” until 4am.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 16th
19:00 – BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]: II Vesprada-Concurs de Solta de Vaquetes.
22:00 – PERFORMANCE [Plaza de la Iglesia]: Sainete del Teatro Montgo Xàbia – “El Soldado de Napoles”
00:00 – BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]: “Toro Embolado”
02:00 – DISCO [Avenida del Palmera]: “La Peña De Cap a la Festa” until 4am

THURSDAY JUNE 17th
19:00 – BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]:
00:00 – BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]: “Toro Embolado”
02:00 – DISCO [Avenida del Palmera]: “La Quinta 2000 L’Última Fornà” until 4am

FRIDAY JUNE 18th
19:00 – BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]: II Vesprada-Concurs de Solta de Vaquetes.
22:00 – MUSIC [Plaza de la Iglesia]: Unió Musical de Planes y Centre Artístic Musical de Xàbia
00:00 – BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]: “Toros Embolados”
02:00 – DISCO [Avenida del Palmera]: “Las Filaes Xibia y Pirates de Sant Juame” until 4am

SATURDAY JUNE 19th – “Día de les Quintades”
08:00 – DESPERTÀ: La Quinta 1985 “El Micapà”
12:00 – BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]: Games for all the quintas and peñas.
19:00 – PROCESSION: [Portal del Clot > Plaza de la Constitución] “Desfile de Quintades”
20:00 – DISCO ROADSHOW [Plaza de la Constitución]: “Gran Fiesta +Radio”
00:00 – MUSIC [Plaza de la Constitución]: Orquestra Montecarlo
02:00 – DISCO ROADSHOW [Plaza de la Constitución]: “Gran Fiesta +Radio” until 6.30am.

SUNDAY JUNE 20th – “Día del Niño”
11:00 – DESPERTÀ INFANTIL [Placete del Convent]: Inflatables and Workshops for Kids.
13:30 – GIANT PAELLA [Parque Montaner]: Bring your shoulder pads and cattle prods!
16:00 – POKER CHAMPIONSHIP: [Calle Jesús Nazareno]: organised by la Peña Tanquem
18:00 – PILOTA [El Trinquet de Xàbia]: “Escala i Corda” Professional match.
22:00 – CERTAMON DE RONDALLES [Plaza de la Iglesia]: poetry …
00:00 – MUSIC [Plaza de la Constitución]: Huecco
02:00 – DISCO [Plaza de la Constitución]: “Fogueres Musicón” until 6.30am.

MONDAY JUNE 21st – “Día de la Plantá”
08:00 – DESPERTÀ: La Quinta 2005 “l’Aldarulla”
09:00 – PLANTÀ [Plaza de la Constución / Placeta del Convent]: Erection of the fogueras.
13:00 – PAELLA COMPETITION [Indoor Market]
18:30 – PROCESSION [Plaza de la Constitución > Plaza de la Iglesia]
21:30 – MUSIC [tbc]: The Queens and the President will be serenaded by La Tuna de Xábia.
23:30 – MUSIC [Plaza de la Constitución]: III Bakanal Rock / Gran Batukada
02:00 – DISCO [Plaza de la Constitución]: “Fogueres Musicón” until 5.00am.

TUESDAY JUNE 22nd – “Día de la Ofrenda de Flores a Sant Joan”
08:00 – DESPERTÀ: La Peña “La Enviscà”
11:30 – PROCESSION: La Quinta 2010 will visit all the decorated streets of the town.
19:00 – FLOWER OFFERING [Plaza de la Iglesia]
21:30 – PERFORMANCE [Carrer Nou]: El Group de Danses Portitxol
23:30 – MUSIC [Plaza de la Constitución]: El Suena de Morfeo
02:00 – DISCO [Plaza de la Constitución]: “Fogueres Musicón” until 5.00am

WEDNESDAY JUNE 23rd – “Día de la Cremà dels Focs de Sant Joan”
08:00 – DESPERTÀ: La Peña “Pensat y Fet”
10:00 – PROCESSION: La Quinta 2010 with the traditional offering of “raïms i bacores” to San Juan.
19:00 – PROCESSION: “Desfile de Penyes” – prizes for the best dressed floats, etc.
00:00 – CREMÀ DELS FOCES DE SANT JOAN: Fire-jumping to cleanse the soul.
02:00 – ESPECTACULAR CORREFOCS: An “elf ‘n’ safety” nightmare – but thoroughly good fun!
03:00 – MUSIC [Plaza de la Constitución]: Orquesta Mundo

THURSDAY JUNE 24th – “Día de San Juan”
08:00 – DESPERTÀ: Las Peñas “El Tro” and “La Cafrà”
10:00 – PROCESSION: Formal parade to collect all the court of honour for the special mass …
12:00 – MASS [Iglesia de San Bartoleme]
14:00 – MASCLETÀ [Avenida de Palmera]
19:00 – PARADE: The colourful parade of San Juan.
22:00 – CREMÀ DE LA FOGUERA INFANTIL [Placeta del Convento]
23:30 – MUSIC [Plaza de la Constitución]: Orquesta Euforia
00:00 – FIREWORKS [Plaza de la Constitución] Musical Display
01:00 – CREMÀ DE LA FOGUERA [Plaza de la Constitución]
02:00 – MUSIC [Plaza de la Constitución]: Orquesta Euforia