Program of Corpus Christi of Béjar and the Moss Men

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 1st June to 2nd June

Place: Béjar (Salamanca)

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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.

Program of Corpus Christi of Béjar and the Moss Men

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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.

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