MOORS AND CHRISTIANS FESTIVAL MOJACAR 2023

FRIDAY, June 16 marked the start of the Moors and Christians Festival in Mojacar. Sporadic gun fire echoed around the pueblo from the old village on the hill down to the beach front. Tourists and residents of Mojacar were prepared for another three days of festive events to mark the start of the summer season. People started to stir late afternoon on the Friday: either walking up to the old village or taking the bus for the family events and firework spectacular later that night. Everyone was heading up to the old village on the hill… the festival had begun.

Saturday provided events along the beach front, accu mulating on the beach near the Pueblo Indalo.

The intensity of cars along the beach road and the mini mal parking did not deter the wondering crowds from witnessing the Moors and Christians in full colour of their uniforms: crossing swords.

As the intensity of the gun fire increased and the battle continued to the delight of the gathering crowds, the village on the hill were preparing for Sunday: the grand procession.

Saturday evening continued with Moors and Christians mingling with bewildered tourists and visitors alike. The gun fire continued to echo around the entire village.

The grand procession commenced around 6.30pm on the Sunday. Taking the bus was the sensible option from the beach front up the hill to the village. Cars parked in every conceivable space from the beach road to the Artisan centre in the village. People arrived and ventured into the growing crowds.