Program of The Departure of Diego

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 29th September to 1st October

Place: Teruel (Teruel)

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Discover an episode from the history of the Lovers of Teruel in the Departure of Diego. Immerse yourself in a journey to the 13th century with medieval costumes, parades, and thrilling theatrical performances. A unique experience that brings to life a legendary love story.

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Diego's Departure Program 2023

Friday, September 30

17:00 Opening of the medieval market and start of activities in the streets and squares of the historic center.
17:00 Start of activities at the Ultramontane Camp. (Nuns Square).
18.00 Musical entertainment by the group Esfuria Tronadas. (Seminary Square).
20.00 Sephardic music concert by the group Les Morenillas. (Seminary Square).
21:15 Declaration of Love between Isabel and Diego. (Torico Square).
21:30 Call to the Crusade. Reading of the edicts of Innocent III and Pedro II, King of Aragon. (Torico Square).

Saturday October 1

10:00 Opening of the Medieval Market, and start of activities and entertainment in the Plaza del Seminario.
10:00 Start of activities at the Ultramontano Camp: throughout the day, exhibition of weapons, furniture and historical clothing, training, combats, dramatizations, parades and entertainment. (Plaza de Las Monjas).
11:00 Storytelling, Yerbera and Charlatana. Maricuela (Plaza del Seminario).
12:00 Musical Entertainment "Alarifes de San Martín". (Seminary Square).
12:30 Enlistments, medical examinations, loans and wills begin: Knights, civilians, women, guilds, clergy... The town's notaries will register anyone who wants to march with the troops. (Plaza Pérez Prado). (Seminary Square).
13:00 Speech by the Honorary Enlistee, Silvia Gil, Lieutenant Colonel of the Civil Guard. (Seminary Square).
13:15 Request for Isabel's hand. (Seminary Square).
18:00 Issuance of certificates of assistance to the Crusade. Ultramontane Camp. (Plaza de Las Monjas).
19:00 Enlistments, medical examinations, loans and wills begin: Knights, civilians, women, guilds, clergy... The town's notaries will register anyone who wants to march with the troops. (Plaza Pérez Prado). (Seminary Square)
19:00 Medieval dance workshop and dance exhibition "Grupo Manfredina", accompanied by the musical group "Alarifes de San Martín". (Plaza Pérez Prado).
19:15 Meeting of the Marcilla and Segura families. Granting of the deadline. (P. of the Seminary) Enlistment of Diego de Marcilla. (Seminary Square).
19:30 Arrival of Pedro II, King of Aragon. (Plaza San Juan, Calle Ramón y Cajal, Plaza Carlos Castel, Calle Amantes, Plaza Catedral, Calle Yagüe de Salas, Plaza del Seminario).
20:00 Reception to the King. (Seminary Square).
20:30 The Lovers' Promise. (Cathedral Square).
21:00 Concert by the Lugh Group. (Seminary Square).
23:00 Witching Hour: "The Beelzebub Betrothal" Theater, parade and witches' dance. Ultramontane Camp. (Plaza de Las Monjas).
23:30 Candle of Arms of Diego de Marcilla and other aspiring knights. (P. Seminary).

Sunday October 2

10:00 Opening of the Medieval Market, and start of activities and entertainment in the Plaza del Seminario.
10:30 Start of activities at the Ultramontane Camp. (Plaza de Las Monjas).
12.00 Musical entertainment in the historic center, by the Charraire group.
12.30 Knighthood by the King of Aragon. (Seminary Square). Farewell to Isabel and Diego. Delivery of the amulet. (Seminary Square). The woman who waits. (Seminary Square).
12:45 Parade of King Pedro II with Diego de Marcilla and the hosts of Aragon towards Toledo. The women see off the troops. (Plaza Pérez Prado, Calle Yagüe de Salas, Plaza Carlos Castel, Calle Amantes, Plaza Catedral, Andaquilla).
13.00 Musical vermouth, Charraire Group. (Seminary Square).

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