Program of Corpus Christi of Béjar and the Moss Men
Year 2023
It celebrates: From 1st June to 2nd June
Place: Béjar (Salamanca)
Experience the medieval legend of the moss-covered warriors who reconquered the city. Festival of National Tourist Interest with processions, camouflage with a green cloak. A symbol that is still alive today. A unique celebration with history, tradition and surprising costumes.
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PROGRAM OF EVENTS OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI OF BÉJAR 2023
FRIDAY, JUNE 9
- 18.00 The medieval market opens its doors
- 18.30 The court jesters accompanied by beautiful melodies
- 19.00 Falconry flight exhibition
- 19.30 Sounds of the Middle Ages. Music of the Three Cultures
- 20.00 Travelers
- 20.30 Falconry flight exhibition
- 21.00 The musicians arrive at the square. Music of the Three Cultures
- 21.45 The spell. fire show
- 22.30 See you tomorrow!
SATURDAY JUNE 10
- 11.00 The medieval market opens its doors
- 12.00 Micro theater. The Story of the Mossmen
- 12.45 Sounds of Arabia. Music of the Three Cultures
- 13.00 Falconry flight exhibition
- 13.30 Sounds of the Middle Ages. Music of the Three Cultures
- 2:00 p.m. Time for a good meal
- 18.00 The goddess Gaia and nature
- 18.30 Sounds of Arabia. Music of the Three Cultures
- 19.00 Falconry flight exhibition
- 19.30 Jesters dream smile
- 20.00 The sorcerers arrive at the market
- 20.30 Falconry flight exhibition
- 21.00 The musicians arrive at the square. Music of the Three Cultures
- 21.45 Night show of fire and circus
- 22.30 See you tomorrow!
SUNDAY JUNE 11
- At 9:00 am, WE DRESS THE MOSS MEN, at the "San Francisco" Municipal Cultural Center, the MOSS MEN will be dressed (an event open to the public).
- On this occasion they will be: Justa Hernández Martín, Paula Montesinos Hernández,
- Benjamín Hernández Barrueco, Mario Sánchez Hernández, Víctor Peñalver Marcos, Mª Victoria Sánchez Alonso.
- At 10:30 a.m., mass in the Church of Santa María la Mayor, then
- (11:30 am) Corpus Christi procession with the following route:
The Municipal Corporation receives the Men of Moss, in the Plaza Mayor, and goes to the Plaza de San Juan Bosco, to meet the procession, joining it:
- Church of Santa Maria la Mayor
- Saint John Bosco Square
- Rodriguez Vidal
- Plaza Mayor – Altar of the Seraphic Brotherhood of the Divine Savior in the passion of him and our Sorrowful Mother –
- Mayor of Pardiñas
- Mercy Square
- Plazuela de Martín Mateos – Altar of the Brotherhood of Jesús Nazareno and Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias-
- Mayor of Pardiñas
- Mayor of Sánchez Ocaña
- Mayor of Reinoso
- Avila Gate
- Miguel de Unamuno
- Atrium of San Juan – Altar of the Brotherhood of Santa Vera Cruz-
- mansilla
- potters
- Martin Mateos Square
- Mercy Square
- Weapons
- Main Square
Throughout the tour you can see the Altars of the Brotherhoods and Brotherhoods, the traditional floral decorations and the shop windows.
THREE CULTURES MARKET
- 11.00 The medieval market opens its doors
- 2:00 p.m. Time for a good meal
- 22.00 Until next year! Falconry flying exhibition: At the end of the Corpus Christi Procession – Surrender of flags.
