FESTIVITIES IN HONOUR OF OUR PATRON SAINTS “NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LOS DESAMPARDOS” AND “VIRGEN DEL CARMEN”

From 10th to 24th JULY 2015

Friday 10th July
THE FIESTA BEGINS IN EL PORTET
20:00h Everyone who wishes to join us should go to the Castle esplanade. We will leave, accompanied by the Charanga Bataclàn and go to the beach of El Portet. We will all refresh ourselves with very cold ‘surprises’ provided by courtesy Heladeria Los Jijonencos.
Take your own rolls and we will provide some sangria with the kindness of Bodegas Blasco. We will see the setting of the sun and will enjoy the music of the quartet JEDDA.
We begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!Everyone get ready for the ‘Election of the 1st King and Queen of Casalla’.

Saturday 11th July
PRESENTATION AND OPENING SPEECH OF THE FIESTAS
10:00h Exhibition of antique vehicles in Calle Almacenes with the collaboration of the Asociacion Vehicles Antics de La Marina de Benissa.
12:00h The 15th Swim across L’Andrago Bay. Meet at 11:30h on the Castle esplanade.
19:00h Inauguration of the exhibition of paintings by students of Ginés Salvà and various local artists in the Junta Vecinal Cap d’Or, Calle Almacenes.
20:00h Concert by the Agrupaciòn Musical Cultural de Teulada in Club Nautico, Moraira.
22:00h Here we go! The first street parade by the Festeros 2015 accompanied by the Colla de dolcainers i tabaleters El Falcó.
22:30h Presentation of the Festeros of Moraira 2015 followed by the opening speech of the Fiesta given by Dña. Vicenta Vidal Oller on the Castle esplanade.
24:00h ‘Get hold we’re going round the bend’…… we continue with theMACRO DISCO MÓVIL sponsored by the energy drink MONSTER, in the hands of the well known DJ VICENTE BUITRÓN and his Gogos.

Sunday 12th July
DAY OF THE CHILDREN
11:00h Boys and Girls, today is your day! Put on your bikinis or bathing costume for the arrival of Aquajocs and the Fiesta of Foam in Avenida de Madrid.
19:30h Children’s Theatre – ‘PIRATE INVASION’. Come to the Church Square to enjoy this surprising adventure. The Pirates are waiting for you!!!!!! In collaboration with the Exma Diputación Provincial de Alicante.
21:00h Street parade and performance by the Grup de Danses la Font Santa. To end the day the COR LA SENIETA will sing songs from their repertoire, in the Church Square. The Festeros will offer local mistela given by the cooperative Sant Vicent Ferrer de Teulada, and coca- maria.

Monday 13th July
ENTRY OF THE MURTA
20:00h Now yes, and it’s official, our Fiestas begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With the ringing of bells and the spectacular ‘Entra de la Murta’ with carts, animals and people with ‘Big Heads’, accompanied by the Grup of Danses Portitxol de Xábia (the performance of dances is included in the ‘Campaign for the Diffusion of Music and Theatre’ of the Diputación Provincial de Alicante, 2015)
22:00h Tonight we want to see you all in white. You cannot miss our ‘BEACHWHITEFEST’ on the l’Ampola beach. A different kind of night with a very sensual touch!!!!

Tuesday 14th July
OFFERING OF THE FLOWERS
11:00h We invite all of our neighbours to collaborate in the ‘New Decoration’ of the Church Square.
19:30h Everyone wishing to participate in the ‘Offering of Flowers’ should meet in Avenida del Portet. We begin the journey of the offering accompanied by the Colla de Dolcainers i Tabalaters El Falcó de Teulada, la Agrupaciòn Musical Cultural de Teulada y la Banda de Jalon.On arrival at the little Chapel we will make our offering to our Patron Saint, the ‘Virgen de los Desamparados’ (The Blessed Virgin of the Vulnerable). After we will delight you with the singing of the Hymn of Moraira.
24:00h Drums can be heard!!! But where are they? On the Castle esplanade……. With you all – the fantastic Orchestra ‘LA TRIBU’. 

Wednesday 15th July
FESTIVITIES IN HONOUR OF OUR PATRON SAINT ‘LA VIRGEN DE LOS DESAMPARADOS’
08:00h The bombardment of Pearl Harbour will be nothing compared to our first awakening. Bang, Bang, Bang. With the sound of firecrackers and ‘Charanga’ music we begin the day.
11:00h Street parade and gathering of Festeros accompanied by the ‘Charanga Bataclán’.
12:00h Solemn mass in honour of our Patron Saint, ‘LA VIRGEN DE LOS DESAMPARADOS’ with singing by the ‘Teulada Choir’.
14:00h Come and enjoy the ‘GREAT MASCLETA’ by pyrotechnist RICASA in the Paseo de Senillar.
20:30h Street parade and gathering of the Festeros accompanied by the Charanga ‘Bataclàn’
21:00h Procession in honour of our Patron Saint, the ‘Virgen de los Desamparados’, accompanied by the Colla de Dolcainers i Tabalaters, El Falcò, la Agrupaciòn Musical Cultural de Teulada y la Banda de Jalon. As the Virgin leaves there will be a ’21 Firework Salute’.VISCA LA MARE DE DEU DELS DESAMPARATS I VISCA MORAIRA!!!!!
After the procesión there will be a spectacular ‘Musical’ Firework Displayby pyrotechnist RICASA. Once finished we will have a musical duet that will be the beginning of a great night.
24:00h Everybody come and dance to the legendary and spectacularorchestra ‘MONTECARLO’. 

Thursday 16th July
FESTIVITIES IN HONOUR OF ‘LA VIRGEN DEL CARMEN’(Patron Saint of Fishermen)
08:00h We begin the day with another wake up call. BANG, BANG, BANG. It’s telling us to get up!!!!!! We are all up for the start of a new day. It’s the early bird that catches the worm……..so they say!!!!!
11:00h Street parade and gathering of Festeros accompanied by the musical group ‘LOS GAVILANES’ from Alicante.
12:00h Solemn mass in honour of ‘LA VIRGEN DEL CARMEN’ with singing by the Choir of Teulada.
 14:00h There is a great ‘MASCLETA’ by pyrotechnist RICASA in the Paseo de Senillar. Next we have a good time with the traditional ‘Soapy-Pole’ in the fishing port and livened up by the band ‘Los Gavilanes’…….Are you coming??…… For sure you’ll enjoy it, just like the kids.
19:30h A humorous, musical parade with the band ‘LOS GAVILANES’ and the gathering of Festeros.
20:30h Procession in honour of the ‘VIRGEN DEL CARMEN’ by land and sea, accompanied by ‘Los Gavilanes, la Colla de Xirimiters i Tabaleters, El Falcò y la Agrupaciòn Musical Cultural de Teulada. On arriving at the Church we sing that all mariners may be saved and then name the Commission of Festeros for 2016. HOW NERVOUSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
After this you can watch a marvellous ‘Aquatic’ Firework Display by pyrotechnist RICASA. Following on, for those of you who cannot wait we will give rhythm to your body with a ‘Musical Duo’ to liven up the beginning of a great night.
24:00h Are we ready? Yesssssssss!!!! Prepare to take-off with the great voices of the Orchestra ‘THE WONDERS’. 

Friday 17th July
DAY OF OUR SENIOR CITIZENS
10:00h Mass in honour of the deceased.
11:00h A bite to eat for our pensioners in the Casal Fester (Calle Almacenes) In collaboration with SEVISAL.
20:00h Organ and trumpet concert by Joaquin Cabrera and Josep Vicent Giner in the Church of Moraira.
22:00h A night of magic and humour. We begin with laughs and more laughter in the hands of humorist CAÑAS and then continues with the unmistakable MAGICIAN YUNKE (from the TV programme ‘El Hormiguero’) who will dazzle children and adults alike with his magic.
24:00h IMPRO……..IMPRO……..IMPRO……..IMPROVISATION. SOUND…..DIRECT with the discomobile best known for its sessions in the Discoteca Revival, LORENA LLANES.

 Saturday 18th July
DAY OF GROUPS AND COMMISSIONS
09:00h Awakening by the Festeros to the rhythm of gunpowder and firecrackers.
10:00h Competition of Tomatoes with prizes for the best flavour, the biggest and the most peculiar shape. Organized by the Junta Vecinal Cap D’Or and will take place in the Casal Fester in Calle Almacenes.
17:00h Prepare your bikinis, swimming costume, glasses and caps…… what follows is the WAR OF WATER on the Castle esplanade.
19:00h 12th Running of the ‘Urban Mile’ around the Avenida de la Paz.
21:00h Put on your blusòn, bring your food and money and come to the‘Night of the Groups’ in Calle Dr Calatayud to enjoy the evening together. There will be surprises.
23:30h With no time to lose let’s get straight on with the Orchestra ‘Scream’.  

Sunday 19th July
POPULAR EATING AND FANCY DRESS
12:00h Parade with Festeros and Festeras to the rhythm of the charanga, Bataclàn.
12:30h ‘Beware of the dangers of the Casalla’ (A drink)!!!!!!!!!! Hahahahahahaha. Free tasting of Casalla sponsored by ANIS TENIS.
14:00h Giant Paella for all the town. We will eat it up in Calle Dr Calatayud to the rhythm of the charanga, ‘Bataclán’In collaboration with Supermarkets PEPE LA SAL.
20:00h Grand Fancy Dress Parade with prizes for the most original and gifts for all the children.
24:00h Moooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We use the bull-ring for the first time. Horns and a good feeling with our first ganaderia LA PALOMA.

Monday 20th July
BULLS TO THE SEA
17:30h Ok, kids, come to the first and unique running of the ‘little cows’ from Calle Dr Calatayud to the bull-ring.
19.30h First afternoon competition of ‘Bulls to the Sea’ by ganaderia COVA.
23:30h ‘Bulls to the Sea’ by ganaderia DOMENECH.

Tuesday 21st July
BULLS TO THE SEA
19:30h Second afternoon competition of ‘Bulls to the Sea’ by ganaderia LA PALOMA.
23:30h ‘Bulls to the Sea’ by ganaderia COVA.

Wednesday 22nd July
BULLS TO THE SEA
19:30h Third afternoon of the competition ‘Bulls to the Sea’ by ganaderia DOMENECH.
We will continue to let loose the ’elements’ until 23:45h.

Friday 24th July
END OF FIESTA
21:00h FLOWER POWER FIESTA by the Castle with all profits being donated to Càritas.
The event will be sponsored by Amstel, Bodegas Blasco, DJ Toño, Isopio, Festeros 2015.