Almassora Crowns its Queen of Santa Quitèria Festivities 2026

The presentation gala for the Santa Quitèria festivities gathered nearly a thousand people at the Recinto Fester for the sash imposition ceremony.

Image of a festive gala for the presentation of queens in a festival venue, with lights and an audience.
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Image of a festive gala for the presentation of queens in a festival venue, with lights and an audience.

Almassora hosted the presentation gala for its Santa Quitèria 2026 festivities, where Martina Caparrós Mezquita received the sash as queen, before nearly a thousand attendees at the Recinto Fester.

The ceremony, which officially opened the festive calendar, also featured the presentation of her ladies-in-waiting: Beatriz Alcaide Ahís, Marta Curic Vega, Belén Zafrilla Piñero, and Diana Zafrilla Piñero. The event was rich in symbolism and highlighted local traditions.
The new queen took over from Sara Benet Clausell in a staging that included her entrance to the stage escorted by the Gala Local Police. She was accompanied by the highest municipal authority and the event's master of ceremonies, a renowned film director.

"The festive representatives embody the festive spirit of our municipality and symbolize the enthusiasm and commitment of young people to Almassora's identity."

the highest municipal authority
The evening also saw the participation of various local groups, such as the Asociación Cultural El Torrelló, the Colla de Dolçainers i Tabals de Les Goles, and the Grupo Scout Tramuntana. The musical closing was provided by the band Unión Instructivo Musical La Esmeralda, directed by a renowned conductor, and tenor Javier Bovea.
During the event, the highest municipal authority thanked the involvement of entities and groups in festivities that, this year, include more than 150 acts, emphasizing the role of the representatives in promoting local culture and traditions.