In honour of the Virgin of Ribera, “fadrins” from the village come down from Mount Santa Magdalena and to the village in procession, carrying burning torches, where they are met by the “pubilles” who will give them a reward of “coca” (sponge cake) and wine.
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Descent of the falles
In honour of the Virgin of Ribera, the fadrins (young bachelors) of the village come down to the village from Mount Santa Magdalena in a torch-lit procession. There, they are met by the pubilles (young women) who reward them with coca (sponge cake) and wine.
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Descent of the “Falles”
In honour of the Virgin of Ribera, the “fadrins” (young bachelors) of the village come down to the village from the nearby Mount Santa Magdalena in a torch-lit procession. There, they are met by the “pubilles” (young women) who receive them with a reward of “coca” (sponge cake) and wine. Activity postponed until further notice.
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