Festivals in Ontinyent

Festivals and culture in Ontinyent

The reference celebration is Moros i Cristians in honour of the Holy Christ of Agony, with main day last monday of august. The usual holiday period lasts several days in August and develops in urban centre, Plaza Mayor, parade streets, church and festive spaces.

Among the associated traditions, the Entry of Moors and Christians, embassies, religious events, festive music, troupes and parades. Participan principalmente Town Hall, Societat de Festers, troupes, music bands, neighbors and visitors, when the annual programme contemplates it.

To confirm the non-working days of Ontinyent, it is advisable to compare the municipal work calendar or the official resolution of the corresponding year; The Moors and Christians festivals have their own entity and should not be considered equivalent to the local holiday without this verification.

Ontinyent stands out for the Pou Clar, textile heritage, Echegaray theater, museums, Holy Week and municipal cultural programming.

• Ontinyent official source