À Punt Explores Valencian Holy Week in Albatera, Torreblanca, and Alfarrasí

The 'Terra de Festes' program highlights the rich heritage and citizen involvement in the celebrations of three municipalities.

Generic image of palm blessing during Holy Week.
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Generic image of palm blessing during Holy Week.

The 'Terra de Festes' program on À Punt will broadcast a new episode on Friday, April 10, at 10:45 PM, focusing on Holy Week celebrations in Albatera, Torreblanca, and Alfarrasí, highlighting tradition and citizen participation.

The television production will showcase the diversity and involvement of citizens in these festivities, which reflect the cultural richness of the Valencian Community.
In Albatera, a town in Baix Segura, Palm Sunday marks the beginning of activities with the participation of 21 brotherhoods and fraternities. The program will feature the blessing of palms and olive branches, processions, and mass, including testimonies from municipal representatives. This year, the celebration holds special significance with the 50th anniversary of the Cofradia Santa Cena and the centenary of sculptor Valentín García Quinto, author of numerous local processional images.
Meanwhile, in Torreblanca, in the Plana Alta region, 'Terra de Festes' will bring viewers closer to the representation of the Passion of Christ, recognized as a Festival of Autonomous Tourist Interest. This itinerant staging involves nearly 200 residents and combines tradition and theater in various municipal spaces, from the Plaça Major to the Calvari, culminating in the scenes of the crucifixion and resurrection.
Finally, in Alfarrasí, in Vall d'Albaida, the program will highlight L'angelet de la corda, a unique tradition that emphasizes local identity and the intergenerational transmission of festive heritage, solidifying 'Terra de Festes'' role as a window into Valencian traditions.