Program of Corpus Christi of Béjar and the Moss Men

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.