2011-05-08
Festival of Our Lady of the Forsaken
During Valencia's Festival of Our Lady of the Forsaken, swarms of locals follow the street parade of the Virgin statue to the cathedral. The night before a concert takes place on Plaza de la Virgen square, followed by riverside fireworks.
The event honours the city patron, known in Spanish as the Virgen de los
Desamparados. Locals have even lovingly nicknamed the virgin La Geperudeta,
referring to her slight stoop. On the main festival day at 5am there is
an open-air mass in the Royal Chapel, which is followed by a more
solemn one at 8am in the Plaza de la Virgen. The procession then
commences at 10.30am.
When: 7 - 8 May 2011
Where: Valencia, Spain
From: whatsonwhen.com
last modification: 2011-04-21
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