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		<title>Moors &amp; Christians Festival</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Moors &#38; Christians Festival 2009 Location: Javea port Description: Festival to commemorate the battles between Moors &#38; Christians! Start Date: 11th July End Date: 19th July Moors &#38; 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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-96 alignleft" style="margin-right: 10px;" title="San Juan Fiestas" src="http://www.javea247.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/moors-christians.jpg" alt="Moors and Christians Festival" width="122" height="125" />Moors &amp; Christians Festival 2009<br />
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<p><strong>Location: </strong>Javea port<br />
<strong>Description: </strong>Festival to commemorate the battles between Moors &amp; Christians!<br />
<strong>Start Date: </strong>11th July<br />
<strong>End Date: </strong>19th July</p>
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<p>Moors &amp; 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.</p>
<p>As with all Spanish festivals there are fantastically colourful costumes, parades, fireworks, food and drink!</p>
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<p><strong>Saturday 11th</strong><br />
20:30 Fireworks for the opening of the festival<br />
21:30 Street processions collecting all participants for the Presentation<br />
22:30 Presentation of Moors and Christian groups in Av JaimeI</p>
<p><strong>Sunday 12th</strong><br />
19:00 Opening of the traditional Street Fair in Calle Triana<br />
20:30 Traditional Festival of Music in Paseo Jaime I</p>
<p><strong>Monday 13th/Tuesday 14th</strong><br />
18:00 Traditional Street Fair</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday 15th</strong><br />
18:00 Traditional Street Fair<br />
20:00 Flower offering in Calle San Jaime<br />
23:00 Informal entrance of all groups in the streets of the Port</p>
<p><strong>Thursday 16th</strong><br />
19:00 Flower offering<br />
20:30 Service in the Fisherman&#8217;s Church to honour past Festeros and San Jaime<br />
23:00 Informal dinner for the Filas</p>
<p><strong>Friday 17th</strong><br />
10:00 Sardines in Paseo San Jaime sponsored by Fila Capitana Schaitans<br />
17:00 Traditional “piloto” tournament between the Filas<br />
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</p>
<p><strong>Saturday 18th</strong><br />
08:00 Wake up call for all Filas<br />
10:00 Hot chocolate in Paseo San Jaime sponsored by the Fila Capitana Schaitans<br />
12:00 Childrens games in Paseo San Jaime I<br />
13:00 Making of the giant paella by Gablis de LÀlcudia<br />
14:00 Public invited to taste the paella<br />
19:00 Arrival of musical bands for parade<br />
20:00 Parade of all Filas starting at El Pasaje Pio, Cristo del Mar, Avd Lepanto and Avd San Jaime &#8211; Christian groups followed by the Moors</p>
<p><strong>Sunday 19th</strong><br />
08:00 Wake up call for the Filas<br />
10:00 Hot chocolate in Paseo San Jaime sponsored by the Fila Capitana Schaitans<br />
12:00 Christians battle to recapture the Castle form the Moors on the Gravel beach, followed by parade of participants to Avd San Jaime<br />
19:00 Arrival of musical bands for parade<br />
20:00 Parade of all Filas starting at El Pasaje Pio, Cristo del Mar, Avd Lepanto and Avd San Jaime &#8211; Christian groups flowed by the Moors, ending with the float of the Moors Captain for 2009<br />
24:00 Major firework display and closure of the festival</div>
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		<title>San Juan Fiestas 2010</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Location: </strong>Javea old town<br />
<strong>Description: </strong>Festival to commemorate summer!<br />
<strong>Start Date: </strong>12th June<br />
<strong>End Date: </strong>24th June</p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>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:</p>
<div class="paper">PROGRAMME: Fogueres de Sant Joan Xàbia 2010</div>
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<strong>SATURDAY JUNE  12th</strong> – “Día de la Proclamación – La Quinta 2010”<br />
22:30 – PROCESSION  [Plaza de la Iglesia &gt; Plaza de la Constitucion]<br />
23:00 –  PROCLAMATION [Plaza de la Constitución]<br />
01:00 – MUSIC [Plaza de la  Constitución]: “Orquesta Vértigo”<strong>SUNDAY JUNE 13th</strong> – “Dia de la  Proclamación Infantil”<br />
11:45 – PROCESSION [Placeta del Convent &gt;  Plaza de la Iglesia]: “Trobada Gegantina”<br />
20:30 – PROCESSION INFANTIL  [Plaza de la Iglesia &gt; Plaza de la Constitucion]<br />
21:00 –  PROCLAMATION INFANTIL [Plaza de la Constitución]<br />
22:30 – PERFORMANCE  [Plaza de la Constitución]: “Tortell Poltrona”</p>
<p><strong>MONDAY JUNE 14th</strong> –  “Día del Pregón”<br />
19:30 – PROCESSION [Plaza de la Marina Alta &gt;  Plaza de la Iglesia]<br />
21:30 – PREGÓN DE LAS FIESTAS [Plaza de la  Iglesia]: Formal opening of the festivities.<br />
22:00 – CENA DE  SOBAQUILLO [Plaza de la Constitución]: Drinks and food for all the  peñas.<br />
00:30 – The peñas, accompanied by their charanga bands, sing  songs to the images of San Juan.<br />
01:00 – DISCO [Plaza de la  Constitución]: until 4.00am.</p>
<p><strong>TUESDAY JUNE 15th</strong><br />
19:00 – BULLS  [Avenida del Palmera]: I Vesprada-Concurs de Solta de Vaquetes.<br />
22:00  – PERFORMANCE [Plaza de la Constitución]: L’Alguería Blanca – “Pollo e  Hijos”<br />
00:00 – BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]: “Toro Embolado”<br />
02:00 –  DISCO [Avenida del Palmera]: “La Filà Al-Tarik” until 4am.</p>
<p><strong>WEDNESDAY  JUNE 16th</strong><br />
19:00 – BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]: II Vesprada-Concurs  de Solta de Vaquetes.<br />
22:00 – PERFORMANCE [Plaza de la Iglesia]:  Sainete del Teatro Montgo Xàbia – “El Soldado de Napoles”<br />
00:00 –  BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]: “Toro Embolado”<br />
02:00 – DISCO [Avenida  del Palmera]: “La Peña De Cap a la Festa” until 4am</p>
<p><strong>THURSDAY JUNE  17th</strong><br />
19:00 – BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]:<br />
00:00 – BULLS  [Avenida del Palmera]: “Toro Embolado”<br />
02:00 – DISCO [Avenida del  Palmera]: “La Quinta 2000 L’Última Fornà” until 4am</p>
<p><strong>FRIDAY JUNE  18th</strong><br />
19:00 – BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]: II Vesprada-Concurs de  Solta de Vaquetes.<br />
22:00 – MUSIC [Plaza de la Iglesia]: Unió Musical  de Planes y Centre Artístic Musical de Xàbia<br />
00:00 – BULLS [Avenida  del Palmera]: “Toros Embolados”<br />
02:00 – DISCO [Avenida del Palmera]:  “Las Filaes Xibia y Pirates de Sant Juame” until 4am</p>
<p><strong>SATURDAY  JUNE 19th</strong> – “Día de les Quintades”<br />
08:00 – DESPERTÀ: La Quinta 1985  “El Micapà”<br />
12:00 – BULLS [Avenida del Palmera]: Games for all the  quintas and peñas.<br />
19:00 – PROCESSION: [Portal del Clot &gt; Plaza de  la Constitución] “Desfile de Quintades”<br />
20:00 – DISCO ROADSHOW  [Plaza de la Constitución]: “Gran Fiesta +Radio”<br />
00:00 – MUSIC [Plaza  de la Constitución]: Orquestra Montecarlo<br />
02:00 – DISCO ROADSHOW  [Plaza de la Constitución]: “Gran Fiesta +Radio” until 6.30am.</p>
<p><strong>SUNDAY  JUNE 20th</strong> – “Día del Niño”<br />
11:00 – DESPERTÀ INFANTIL [Placete del  Convent]: Inflatables and Workshops for Kids.<br />
13:30 – GIANT PAELLA  [Parque Montaner]: Bring your shoulder pads and cattle prods!<br />
16:00 –  POKER CHAMPIONSHIP: [Calle Jesús Nazareno]: organised by la Peña  Tanquem<br />
18:00 – PILOTA [El Trinquet de Xàbia]: “Escala i Corda”  Professional match.<br />
22:00 – CERTAMON DE RONDALLES [Plaza de la  Iglesia]: poetry …<br />
00:00 – MUSIC [Plaza de la Constitución]: Huecco<br />
02:00  – DISCO [Plaza de la Constitución]: “Fogueres Musicón” until 6.30am.</p>
<p><strong>MONDAY  JUNE 21st</strong> – “Día de la Plantá”<br />
08:00 – DESPERTÀ: La Quinta 2005  “l’Aldarulla”<br />
09:00 – PLANTÀ [Plaza de la Constución / Placeta del  Convent]: Erection of the fogueras.<br />
13:00 – PAELLA COMPETITION  [Indoor Market]<br />
18:30 – PROCESSION [Plaza de la Constitución &gt;  Plaza de la Iglesia]<br />
21:30 – MUSIC [tbc]: The Queens and the  President will be serenaded by La Tuna de Xábia.<br />
23:30 – MUSIC [Plaza  de la Constitución]: III Bakanal Rock / Gran Batukada<br />
02:00 – DISCO  [Plaza de la Constitución]: “Fogueres Musicón” until 5.00am.</p>
<p><strong>TUESDAY  JUNE 22nd</strong> – “Día de la Ofrenda de Flores a Sant Joan”<br />
08:00 –  DESPERTÀ: La Peña “La Enviscà”<br />
11:30 – PROCESSION: La Quinta 2010  will visit all the decorated streets of the town.<br />
19:00 – FLOWER  OFFERING [Plaza de la Iglesia]<br />
21:30 – PERFORMANCE [Carrer Nou]: El  Group de Danses Portitxol<br />
23:30 – MUSIC [Plaza de la Constitución]:  El Suena de Morfeo<br />
02:00 – DISCO [Plaza de la Constitución]:  “Fogueres Musicón” until 5.00am</p>
<p><strong>WEDNESDAY JUNE 23rd</strong> – “Día de la  Cremà dels Focs de Sant Joan”<br />
08:00 – DESPERTÀ: La Peña “Pensat y  Fet”<br />
10:00 – PROCESSION: La Quinta 2010 with the traditional offering  of “raïms i bacores” to San Juan.<br />
19:00 – PROCESSION: “Desfile de  Penyes” – prizes for the best dressed floats, etc.<br />
00:00 – CREMÀ DELS  FOCES DE SANT JOAN: Fire-jumping to cleanse the soul.<br />
02:00 –  ESPECTACULAR CORREFOCS: An “elf ‘n’ safety” nightmare – but thoroughly  good fun!<br />
03:00 – MUSIC [Plaza de la Constitución]: Orquesta Mundo</p>
<p><strong>THURSDAY  JUNE 24th</strong> – “Día de San Juan”<br />
08:00 – DESPERTÀ: Las Peñas “El Tro”  and “La Cafrà”<br />
10:00 – PROCESSION: Formal parade to collect all the  court of honour for the special mass …<br />
12:00 – MASS [Iglesia de San  Bartoleme]<br />
14:00 – MASCLETÀ [Avenida de Palmera]<br />
19:00 – PARADE:  The colourful parade of San Juan.<br />
22:00 – CREMÀ DE LA FOGUERA  INFANTIL [Placeta del Convento]<br />
23:30 – MUSIC [Plaza de la  Constitución]: Orquesta Euforia<br />
00:00 – FIREWORKS [Plaza de la  Constitución] Musical Display<br />
01:00 – CREMÀ DE LA FOGUERA [Plaza de  la Constitución]<br />
02:00 – MUSIC [Plaza de la Constitución]: Orquesta  Euforia</p>
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