How and when to see Historical recreations in towns in Badajoz

Celebrations are becoming more and more common in different areas of Spain in which, on the occasion of historical facts Very popular festivals are held that attract thousands of visitors.

Following this boom, in the badajoz province, within the new tourist program Guadiana River Living History, have launched a plan to publicize these festivities and encourage visitor attendance.

Festivities with History is the brand that brings together these popular celebrations, specifically, in the regions of Mud Land y Zafra Río Bodón, In the Lower Extremadura.

Below I will detail the dates of the Festivities with History in the province of Badajoz.

April 9 – St. Peter's Pass of Verona in Alconera

It is a religious ceremony that has been carried out since 1846 on the day of the festival of Alconera pattern.

During a procession, three officers and a drummer carry out a ceremony of reparation for the death in 1252 of someone who was also patron of the Inquisition, who was murdered in the Italian city of Verona.

 May 2 and 3 – Delivery of the Holy Cross at the Fair

This celebration in the format of popular religious theater has its origins in the Festival of the Fair Crosses, who were born in 1545 on the occasion of the birth on May 3, Ana Ponce de Leon, wife of Count of Fair.

From that time comes a auto sacramental which since 1979 has recovered. During said car, the neighbors of the Fair town, in its main square, represent a work set in the time of the Roman emperor Constantine.

May 3 – Passage of the Holy Cross in Palomas

In this town of Badajoz they also make their peculiar representation of the same work from the time of ConstantineIn which Santa Elena, mother of the Roman emperor, searches in Jerusalem for the Lignum Crucis.

This 2003th century festival was recovered in XNUMX, and the residents of Palomas represent various scenes of the auto sacramental in the surroundings of its Mudejar church.

May 10 and 11 – Contribute Ludica in Medina de las Torres

It is a historical reenactment of Roman times which is carried out after the discovery of archaeological remains of the ancient Roman city of UgultuniacumNear Medina of the Towers.

In these excavations, remains of streets, public buildings, a basilica and even a possible amphitheater have been found.

May 16 to 18 – The Battle of Albuera

Without a doubt, this is one of the Festivities with History most popular that are celebrated.

In the village of The Albuera takes place a historical reenactment of the famous battle that occurred during the War of independence against the French troops.

This festival has been celebrated since 1965, and the residents of The Albuera They dress in uniforms of the five participating armies, Spanish, French, English, Portuguese and Polish. About 30.000 people attend this historical reenactment each year.

June 7 – Literary route of Romanticism in Almendralejo

On the occasion of the birth in Almendralejo of the significant poets of the 19th century, Jose de Espronceda y Caroline Coronado, and Almond grove Various cultural events are carried out, among which are the performances that the neighbors, dressed in period clothing, put on in various romantic enclaves of the town.

June 13 to 15 – Moorish Festival in Hornachos

At town of Hornachos, in recent years a Moorish Festival which recalls the time when, until 1610, its entire population was Moorish.

After being expelled from the town of Hornachos, the Moors created their own republic near Rabat, and years later they tried to buy the aforementioned town from the king. This story is staged by town residents during the festivals that take place each year.

June 20 to 29 – From the Moon to Fire in Zafra

La Golden Age era acquires all the prominence in the town of Zafra during the festivals that have been celebrated since 2000.

Lasting ten days, historical recreations are carried out, as well as a Golden Age market, plays, guided tours and, very prominently, the living chess that remembers one of the games of Ruy Lopez, a native of Zafra, and who was the first world chess champion.

 June 21 to 23 – Templar Night of San Juan in Burguillos del Cerro

In one of the most beautiful towns that you can visit in this area of ​​the province of Badajoz, Burguillos del Cerro, in line with its Templar past, various cultural activities are held, including historical recreations in popular theater.

The festival focuses on the rituals associated with Midsummer.

July 4 and 6 – The Goshawk Watchtower in Villalba de los Barros

In this case, these are popular theatrical recreations in which the historical past of Villalba de los Barros.

Specifically, stories and legends about the castle of the Duke of Fair where previously there was an Arab wall that gives its name to the festival.