There is no doubt that the historical reenactments They are fashionable and have become a tourist activity that arouses great interest and attracts many visitors wherever they are held.
In recent times I have had the opportunity to attend, for example, the Cantabrian Wars de Corrales de Buelna, riding a Cantabria, or to the didactic activities of Long Live Tarraco, riding a Tarragona.
Now, from May 16 to 18, it takes place at the badajoz province la historical reenactment of the Battle of Albuera, which took place on May 16, 1811 during the War of independence against the French.
La Battle of Albuera It earned the reputation of being the bloodiest of said contest, and in the end there was no clear winner, although the truth is that the Spanish troops stopped the advance of the French. There were about 20.000 dead and the village of Albuera was completely destroyed; only 16 inhabitants survived.
The Albuera It is located south of Badajoz, in Estremadura, on the route to Seville, and in said battle, English and Portuguese troops, along with the Spanish, faced the French, who had the support of Polish cavalry.
Now the Albuera Every May a festival is celebrated in which the battle is recreated with the active participation of about a thousand inhabitants of the town. This is an event that is part of the tourist program Living History of the Ribera del Guadiana, which brings together other popular historical events that take place in the province of Badajoz, specifically under the brand Festivities with History.
This small town of Badajoz It really lives all year round awaiting a celebration that annually attracts around 30.000 visitors. And a good example of this is the Interpretation Center of the Battle of Albuera, where you can see a large model that shows what the battle was like, as well as clothing and weapons of the time, as well as objects and ammunition found in the battle.
In my recent trip through the province of Badajoz I was able to attend a small rehearsal of said recreation, during which a group of albuerenses Led by the mayor, on the large esplanade of the camp, dressed in the clothing of the troops participating in the battle, they once again fired a cannon and fired rifle charges.
This celebration is attended every year by representatives of the countries that fought in the Albuera, and sign peace which was then not sealed.
From the experience of other historical reenactments that I have known, the Battle of Albuera It promises to be a very participatory and popular celebration, which combines the historical aspect with the spectacle. Let's see if I have the opportunity to attend the party next time.
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