Alcoy celebrates Moors and Christians Festival after two-year break due to pandemic

Video. Alcoy celebrates Moors and Christians Festival after two-year break due to pandemic

Hundreds of people have participated in the festival that includes a historical re-enactment and a street parade, commemorating the battles fought between Moors (or Muslims) and Christians during the period known as “Reconquista” (Reconquest) from the 8th century through the 15th century.

Hundreds of people have participated in the festival that includes a historical re-enactment and a street parade, commemorating the battles fought between Moors (or Muslims) and Christians during the period known as “Reconquista” (Reconquest) from the 8th century through the 15th century.