A representation of the Shield Festival The Invasion of Cieza paraded through the streets of Murcia this Sunday in an unprecedented event that was joined by more than 3,000 spectators from the capital. The festivities, led by the figure of King Abu-l-Hassan, took over such emblematic areas of the capital as the Paseo de Alfonso The event was chaired by the mayor of Cieza, Tomás Rubio, and the general director of Tourism Quality, Patricio Sánchez.
More than 350 people gathered to witness this event, which represents a significant step towards “the long-awaited declaration of regional tourist interest,” according to Ángel Penalva, member of the Festival Commission. “The fervor and emotion were palpable throughout the day, uniting the community in an atmosphere of celebration and pride in their traditions,” he added. For Penalva, it is “an unprecedented success that only represents the beginning of a promising path towards greater recognition of our regional festivities. Together, we will continue writing this story full of color, joy and tradition », he concluded.
The Invasion Shield Festivities are celebrated in Cieza at the end of this month of April. They commemorate the siege that one of the last Nasrid raids caused in the town of Cieza, which a troop commanded by King Abu-l-Hassan annihilated. Aside from the mournful memory, the festivities become a moment of remembrance towards those first Ciezanos and also of hope so that such bloody acts do not happen again.
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