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Benifaraig

North of València, between the municipalities of Montcada and Alfara del Patriarca, Benifaraig is host to the festivities of Crist Vertader (true Christ). Legend has it that a small image of a crucified Jesus was found by priests at the parish church. Celebrations take place on August 6th with a programme including popular events such as (horse pulling contests), paellas, dances, Valencian pilota, parades, and religious acts.

Benifaraig Festival is held in the summer. Santa Tereseta is one of the patron saints. Little ones are the stars in this festa, with a great many activities organised for them. Candle-making is another traditional activity. The candles are later used in the procession.

The festa of Mary’s Daughters (Filles de Maria) takes place at the end of July, with a programme of religious and leisure activities.

The patron saint of farmers, Isidore the Farm Labourer, is one of the most popular celebrations. Its religious activities include the distribution of stew dishes to the locals, a traditional meal formerly given to the poor.

Benifaraig residents also celebrate the Mare de Déu de l’Assumpció (The Assumption), on August 15th, with its own liturgies and the display of basil plants grown by the neighbours throughout the year.  

On July 31st, the village celebrates the festivity of Mary Magdalene, the town’s patron saint, with religious acts. The image of the Saint is transferred to the house where the clavari major lives. The following day before dawn, people sing the traditional Aurora chant. 
 

 

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Festivities calendar

Festivities

NEW YEAR'S EVE

NEW YEAR'S EVE

THE THREE WISE MEN’S PARADE

THE THREE WISE MEN’S PARADE

SAINT ANTHONY THE ABBOT

SAINT ANTHONY THE ABBOT

SAINT VINCENT MARTYR

SAINT VINCENT MARTYR

THE NEW FESTES

THE NEW FESTES

SAINT BLAISE

SAINT BLAISE

CARNIVAL

CARNIVAL

FALLES

FALLES

THE FISHERMEN’S HOLY WEEK

THE FISHERMEN’S HOLY WEEK

STREET AND NEIGHBOURHOOD FESTES

STREET AND NEIGHBOURHOOD FESTES

SAINT VINCENT FERRER

SAINT VINCENT FERRER

MAY CROSSES

MAY CROSSES

MARE DE DÉU DELS DESAMPARATS

MARE DE DÉU DELS DESAMPARATS

CHRIST OF SANT BULT

CHRIST OF SANT BULT

CORPUS CHRISTI

CORPUS CHRISTI

SAINT JOHN’S NIGHT

SAINT JOHN’S NIGHT

VALENCIA’S GREAT FAIR

VALENCIA’S GREAT FAIR

SAINT CHRISTOPHER

SAINT CHRISTOPHER

GREAT NIGHT OF JULY

GREAT NIGHT OF JULY

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

THE BATTLE OF THE FLOWERS

THE BATTLE OF THE FLOWERS

AUGUST

AUGUST

SANT MARCEL•LÍ AND PATRAIX

SANT MARCEL•LÍ AND PATRAIX

OCTOBER 9th HOLIDAY

OCTOBER 9th HOLIDAY

MOORS AND CHRISTIANS

MOORS AND CHRISTIANS

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER

CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS

EXPOJOVE

EXPOJOVE

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