Festivals in Nava de la Asunción

Local festivals of Nava de la Asunción

The official page of The Holidays identifies as patron saint festivities the celebrations in honour of the Holy Christ of Expiration, conocidas como The Function of La Nava. The City Council indicates that they currently last diez días desde el first Saturday after 12 September.

• Nombre principal: Patron Saint Festivities in Honour of the Holy Christ of Expiration, also called The Function.
• Reference date: 12 September appears in the municipal historical explanation; the current celebration begins on the first Saturday after that date.
• Usual duration: ten days, according to official information from the City Council.
• Usual places: streets, squares and municipal spaces of Nava de la Asunción; The recent programming includes events spread throughout the municipality.
• Associated traditions: election of king and queen, proclamation, chupinazo, parade of peñas, procession in honour of Santo Cristo de la Expiración, Paquito, night running of the bulls, field bulls, paella and photo of peñas.
• Participación: The City Council indicates that it is organised with associations, clubs and bars; Neighbourhood, youth, families and visitors also participate.
• Otros festejos: The municipal page mentions San Blas, Santa Águeda, Las Carmelitas, La Junta, Virgen de Fátima, San Isidro Labrador and Quintos.
• Local public holiday: has not been verified in an official work calendar in force during this intervention; It is advisable to confirm it in the municipal bulletin or calendar of the corresponding year.