Program of Acts Saturday, August 22 21,00 h. Presentation of the posters of the fiestas at the Plaza del Agua
Saturday, August 29. From 10:00 to 14:00 h. 1st Sailing regata “Sports Christ 2015” modality gamba, in the bay of Altea. After finishing it delivery of trophies. Organized by Nautical Club of Altea and sponsored by Christ 2015.
From 7 to 13 September Paddle tournament Fiestas of Christ of the Sacrarium 2015 “Sports Christ 2015” at the Tennis Club of Altea. Organized by Tennis Club of Altea and Christ 2015.
Saturday, September 5. 17,30 h. Beginning of the 24 hours tournament of Football sala (indoors) of the Association of Moors and Christians Sant Blai at the Municipal Sports Pavilion.
presentation of our Damas y Reinas (Ladies and Queens) before our Holy Christ of the Sacrarium in the parish church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo. 21:00 h. DINNER OF POSTS of the Association of Moors and Christians and DANCING at the festive stall located in the parking lot of Camí de l’Algar.
Sunday, september 13. From 10:00 h. to 14:00 h. FINALS OF THE PADDLE TOURNAMENT “Sports Christ 2015” and delivery of trophies in the Tennis Club of Altea. 17:30 h. Staging of the arrival of the image of the Holy Christ of the Sacrarium to the Bay of Altea by the theater group Pla i Revés at La Roda beach. 17:45 h. PILGRIMAGE OF THE HOLY CHRIST OF THE SACRARIUM, from La Roda beach to the parish church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo, with the following itinerary: C/ San Pedro, La Mar, Pescadores, Empedrat, Salut, Carreta, Remedios, Portal Nou, Belén, Fondo, Consuelo, Jesús and Plaza de la Iglesia, with the participation of the Bandeta Jove of Altea and the Group of Dulzainas. From 18:30 h. (once finished the pilgrimage), MASS OF THE RESCUE, sung by the parish choir of Altea.
From Wednesday 16 to Thursday september 24: 20:00 h. SOLEMN NOVENARIO in honour of the Holy Christ of the Sacrarium, in the church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo. Except on saturday 19 that it will be at 18:00 h.
Sunday, September 6. 18,00 h. Final of the 24 h. tournament of Football sala (indoors) at the Municipal Sports Pavilion.
Friday, September 11. 20,30 h. Concert of festive music by the Band of the Musical Recreative Society of Altea la Vella and the Symphonic Band of the Alteanense Philharmonic Society, at Palau Altea Centre d’Arts. Free entry limited to hall capacity. imprenta altea - 96 584 09 19
Saturday, september 12. From 10:00 to 14:00 h. 1st Table tennis tournament “Esports Christ 2015” at the Palau of Sports Villa d’Altea. After finishing it delivery of trophies. It is organized and sponsored by Table tennis Altea and Christ 2015. The Youth and Sports Council of the Townshall of altea collaborates in the act. 18:30 h. MASS. Benediction of bands, crowns and sceptres and
Saturday, September 19. 21:00 h. Presentation of dresses, festive posts, ladies and crowning of the queen of the fiestas at the Palau of Sports Vila d’Altea. Free entry limited of hall capacity. The doors of the enclosure will be open at 20:15 h. 01:00 h. (Sunday morning), DANCING OF FESTIVE POSTS, in the festive stall located in the parking lot of Camí de l’Algar, organized by the Associtation of Moors and Christians Sant Blai.
Sunday, September 20. 11:00 h. OFFERING OF FLOWERS. Concentration in the Plaza José Mª Planelles, of authorities, festive posts, Comission of the fiestas of the Holy Christ of the Sacrarium, Association of Moors and Christians, representation of the popular fiestas, associations of Altea and the general public for the act of the offering of flowers and parade to the Consuelo Church, accompanied by the Band or the Alteanense Philharmonic Society and Groups of Dulzainas. 21 Shots in honour of the Virgen del Consuelo. 12:00h. SOLEMN MASS in honour of Nuestra señora del Consuelo, sung by the choir of Alteanense Philharmonic Society.
Thursday, September 24. 21:00 h. General rehearsal of the embassies of Moors and Christians at the Plaza de la Iglesia. 23:00 h. Traditional act of delivery of greetings and retreats.
Friday, September 25. 13:00 h. Official announcement of the fiestas with ringing of bells and firing of mortars. 18:30 h. Traditional “ENTRÀ DE LA MURTA” (MYRTLE ENTRY), by the Comission of the Fiestas of the Christ 2015 and with the participation of the group of dulzainas, Bandeta Jove of Altea, Sonats batucada of Altea and the group of dances Bellaguarda Tradicions. Itinerary: Parking of the University, C/ Benidorm, Av. La Nucía, Pl. la Creu, Pont de Moncau and Av. Jaume I. 20:30 h. ENTRY OF BANDS, from the Plaça la Creu to Pont de Moncau, with delivery of the different Filaes (Groups of Moors and Christians) passing in front of the Casal Fester and continuing to the Plaza José Mª Planelles. 21:00 h. BANDEROLES CEREMONY AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FIESTAS, by D. Jordi Picó Narbó. Once the announcement is finished all bands will play the paso doble “IDA Y VUELTA” of the altean composer Francisco Pérez Devesa, under the baton of conductor of the Symphonic Band of the Alteanense Philharmonic Society D. Jaume Ripoll Martins. After that the Filaes will go to their respective locals. 22:00 h. Opening of the FESTIVE STALL at the parking lot of Camí de l’Algar, with popular prices, and with activities during all the fiestas.
00:00 h. (Saturday morning) ENTRAETES. Concentration of the Filaes (groups) of Moors and Christians to start the entraetes in the Av. La Nucía (between Plaza la Creu and Av. Valencia) with the following itinerary; Plaza la Creu, Pont de Moncau and Av. Jaume I. 00:00 h. (Saturday morning) Mobile Macro Disco Fiesta “TALLARINA ON TOUR” with the star role of the famous Dj’s ALEX WATKINSON and SANTI BERTOMEU in the Festive Stall, located at the parking lot of Camí de l’Algar.
Saturday, September 26. 09:00 h. AWAKENING by the Comission of the Christ. 12:00 h. SHOWING OFF AND SHOOTING. Concentration of the festive posts and Filaes in the Plaça la Creu to go up to the Plaza de la Iglesia. 13:00 h. MOOR EMBASSY AND CHRISTIAN SURRENDER at the Plaza de la Iglesia. From 16:00 to 19:30 h. CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT by Projectes Educatius at the Festive Stall of Camí de l’Algar. 20:00 h. Spectacular CHRISTIAN PARADE with the following itinerary: C/ Filarmónica, C/ Pont de Moncau, Av. Jaume I, C/ A Llargues, finishing in Plaça dels Esports.
23:30 h. Great open-air dance by extraordinary MONACO Orchestra at the parking lot of Camí de l’Algar and later (Sunday morning) SENTO Dj perfomance.
Sunday, September 27.
Monday, September 28.
08:00 h. FESTIVE BREAKFAST at the Plaça la Creu. 08:30 h. MOOR REVEILLE, with the following itinerary: Av. La Nucía, Av. Valencia, C/ Llavador, C/ La Sèquia, C/ Pont de Moncau, Av. Jaume I, C/ Garganes, Passeig Mediterrani, C/ Gabriel Miró and Plaza José Mª Planelles. 11:30 h. PASACALLE (PARADE). Concentration at the Pl. José Mª Planelles of authorities, festive posts, Comission of the Fiestas of the Holy Christ of the Sacrarium, Association of Moors and Christians Sant Blai, accompanied by the music band of the Association Sant Blai, Bandeta Jove d’Altea and Colla of Dulzainas, to go towards the Parish Church. 12:00 h. SOLEMN MASS, in honour of the Holy Christ of the Sacrarirum, at the Parish Church of the Virgen del Consuelo, sung by the choir of the Alteanense Philharmonic Society. 14:00 h. Spectacular MASCLETADA (sound fireworks) at the parking lot of Paseo Mediterráneo by Pirotecnia Vulcano. 16:30 h. FESTIVE COFFEE for all the Filaes at the Festive Stall located at the parking lot of Camí de l’Algar. 19:30 h. PASACALLE (PARADE). Concentration at the Plaza José Mª Planelles of authorities, festive posts, Comission of the Fiestas of the Holy Christ of the Sacrarium, Association of Moors and Christians Sant Blai, accompanied by the music band of the Association Sant Blai, the band of the Alteanense Philharmonic Society and Colla of Dulzainas, to go towards the Parish Church. 20:00 h. SOLEMN PROCESSION in honour of the Holy Christ of the Sacrarium and San Blas, by the usual itinerary.
08:00 FESTIVE BREAKFAST in the Plaça la Creu. 08:30 h. CHRISTIAN REVEILLE, with the following itinerary: Costera dels Matxos, C/ Portal Vell, C/ Sol, C/Alacant, C/ L’Empedrat, C/ La Mar, C/ Sant Pere, Passeig Mediterrani, C/ Gabriel Miró and Plaza José Mª Planelles. 11:00 h. PASACALLE (PARADE). Concentration at the Pl. José Mª Planelles of authorities, festive posts, Association of Moors and Christians Sant Blai and Comission of fiestas of the Holy Christ of the Sacrarium, accompanied by the music band of the Association Sant Blai, Bandeta Jove d’Altea and Colla of Dulzainas, to go towards the Parish Church. 11:30 h. SOLEMN MASS in honour of Sant Blai, patron saint of Altea, at the Virgen del Consuelo’s Church, sung by the choir of the Alteanense Philharmonic Society. 12:00 h. SHOWING OFF AND SHOOTING. Concentration of the Filaes at Plaça la Creu to go up to embassy in Plaza de la Iglesia. 13:15 h. CHRISTIAN EMBASSY AND MOOR SURRENDER at Plaza de la Iglesia. From 16:00 to 19:30 h. CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT by Projectes Educatius in the Festive Stall of Camí de l’Algar. 20:00 h. Spectacular MOOR ENTRANCE with the following itinerary: C/ Filarmónica, C/ Pont de Moncau, Av. Jaume I, C/ A Llargues, finishing in Plaça dels Esports. 23:30 h. Great open-air dance in the Festive Stall, located at the parking lot of Camí de l’Algar with the star role of LA PATO Orchestra, and later (tuesday morning) DUKO Dj perfomance.
00:30 h. (Monday morning). Great FIREWORKS at the dock of the Paseo Mediterráneo by Pirotecnia Vulcano. 01:00 h. (Monday morning). Great open-air dance by the famous MONTESOL Orchestra and later VIDIJUMPERS Dj perfomance at the Festive Stall, located at the parking lot of Cami de l’Algar
Tuesday, September 29. 09:00 h. AWAKENING by the Comission of the Christ. 11:30 h. PASACALLE (PARADE). Concentration at Plaza José Mª Planelles of authorities, festive posts, Association of Moors and Christians Sant Blai and Comission of fiestas of the Holy Christ of the Sacrarium, accompanied by the Bandeta Jove d’Altea and Colla of Dulzainas, to go towards the Church of San Francisco. 12:00 h. REQUIEM MASS AND THANKSGIVING, at San Francisco’s Church, sung by the parish choir of Altea. After the mass it will be done the medal ceremony to the new Comission of the Fiestas of the Holy Christ of 2016. Once finished the act, PASACALLE of authorities, Festive Posts, Members of the Associtation of Moors and Christians 2015 and 2016 from Plaça del Convent, C/ Pont de Moncau, Av. Jaume I and finishing at Plaza José Mª Planelles.
16:00 h. GREAT MATCH OF VALENCIAN BALL at C/ Filarmónica. 16:30 h. ACT OF “RETURN OF FLAGS”, with a parade from the parking lot of Camí de l’Algar, Camí de l’Horta, Plaça la Creu and Pont de Moncau to the Casal Fester, Central office of the Association of Moors and Christians Sant Blai, placing flags each Filà and ending playing the festive hymn the paso doble “IDA Y VUELTA”. From 17:00 to 20:00 h. Great kids amusement park at the parking lot of the Camí de l’Algar. 20:00 h. End of fiesta of the Festiv Stall.
Thurstay, October 1. 19:00 h. Great musical perfomance by Miguel MAKILA, Juan BRADMIS Y AMIGOS, which will present to us their successes full of Mediterranean sounds and AFTERNOON SNACK at the bar of the Social Center. * Free entry limited of hall capacity. * Activities reserved for our seniors.
From friday, october 2 to sunday 4.
Friday, October 2 20:00 h. Official opening of the PORRAT. 22:00 h. Dinner at the Festive Stall with music by the Bandeta Jove d’Altea. 24:00 h. Music perfomance by XECO ROJO and ONE LOVE at the Festive Stall.
Saturday, October 3 11:00 h. Exhibition of old vehicles at Av. Comunitat Valenciana and lunch at the Festive Stall. 14:00 h. Lunch at the Festive Stall. 17:00 h. Children’s playpark at Av. Comunitat Valenciana. 21:30 h. Festive dinner at the Festive Stall. 22:00 h. FESPORRAT Festival at the Festive Stall with the perfomance of: KOMFUSIÓ EL DILUVI PEPET I MARIETA LA GOSSA SORDA * Free entry limited of hall capacity.
Sunday, October 4
VALENCIAN MARKET – TRADES – CRAFTS – GASTRONOMY – ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN – THEATER – PARADES – WORKSHOPS – MUSIC AND … MUCH MORE. Place: Av. Alt Rei En Jaume I, Av. Comunitat Valenciana and Festive Stall at the parking lot of Camí de l’Algar. Timetable: Friday 2: from 17:00 to 23:00 h. (Official opening at 20:00 h.) Saturday 3: from 10:00 h. to 23:00 h. Sunday 4: from 10:00 to 22:00 h.
11:00 h. Lunch at the Festive Stall. 12:00 h. Parade along the Porrat of the participants in the “Aplec de danses” with the Danses Group Bellaguarda that will makes us dance. 12:45 h. Perfomance of the groups participating in the “Aplec of Danses” in the Av. Comunitat Valenciana. 14:00 h. Lunch at the Festive Stall. 17:00 h. “Al.Ma.dance Altea” presents its dance school, at the festive stall. And, besides, animation, workshops, demonstrations, tastings… Thank you very much for accompanying us. Note: The organizers reserve the right to alter, modify, increase or cancel any act of this program.
Happy Fiestas