The Marrakesch and Realistas stood out on this day, holding the Captaincy and Alferesía respectively. This involved the staging of impressive retinues and pageants, accompanied by special squads, with designs, floats, and ballets specially created for the occasion, adding great visual appeal to the festival.
Unlike the Christian side, which is characterized by warrior designs, the Moorish side showcases its richness, especially in the pageants of the office holders and special squads, as well as in the official designs of each filà. It is worth noting that the Magenta, Benimerines, and Chano filaes have already opted for the same design for both male and female participants, while the rest maintain differentiated costumes.
Despite the slower cadence of the Moorish marches, the parade flowed smoothly along the 1,260 meters of the route, a fact that was highly applauded by the public, who enjoyed the spectacle for many hours.
“"The ensemble has built a visual narrative that has traversed the cultural universe of the Maghreb and Al-Andalus, combining history, symbolism, and a staging seeking to connect the spirit of tradition."
The Captain of the Marrakesch filà made his entrance with a pageant dedicated to Al-Azraq, representing the life of Muslims in the area. Three ballets and nine musical bands were part of this Captaincy, where the characteristic elements of the Marrakesch were very present. For their part, the Realistas closed the Moorish side's parade with an Alferesía that transported the public to the golden age of Islam, to Baghdad in the 9th century, and also to the lands of Alcoy. The horse, a symbol of the filà, was present in a retinue with two ballets and seven musical groups.
Between the two main figures, the Abencerrajes, Mudéjares, Ligeros, Cordón, and Magenta filaes paraded, leading up to the Verdes, who this year hold the Mig of the Moorish side, granting them the right to a special squad. After the Mig, the Chano, Domingo Miques, Judíos, Llana, Benimerines, and Berberiscos filaes contributed their troops. The Llana filà is that of the child who plays Sant Jordiet, who paraded in a special float.
After an intense day of parades, where the public and music unite with the participants to achieve spectacularity, this Sunday is the day Alcoy dedicates to its patron, Saint George, with processions, a main mass, and parades. On Monday, the Alardo will take place, where gunpowder will be the protagonist.
