Normally the Mystery Play of Elche is performed in August each year .It is one of the highlights of the year in Spain .This year there is a second chance to see what has been declared by UNESCO , one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity . It is always held at the Basilica of Santa Maria and the play dates back to the 15th Century and is a chanted drama which commemorates the Assumption of Mary . In even numbered years there are extra ticketed performances on October 29 and 30 , followed by free access on the 30th . The play has lasted through to today despite the Council of Trento ( 1545 -1563 ) banning the performance of Mystery Plays inside Christian temples . Over the years it has picked up influences from some of the periods that it has survived through , so today it has Medieval , Baraque and Renaissance music accompanying the performances . Those who take part are amateur singers with a choir of children to voice Mary and the angels .Around 300 people participate with many thousands looking on .In keeping with medieval mystery plays the stage is arranged horizontally for the earth and vertically for heaven .It is seen as being the last of the truly Medieval Mystery Plays with the texts being taken from Collections dating back to 1625 . Check Out The Full Indepth Details Here: Elche | Mystery Play Performance Repeated
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