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The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Pedro Alberto Cruz, declared in his proclamation of the Moors and Christians Santomera that "the presence of such beauty and splendor in the streets santomeranas alone justifies, and gives rise to acts so brilliantly organized mesnadas Kabila and remembering a past history of which we are debtors, whose knowledge, in a festive and relaxed, we value greatly contributes to better our identity, to be far more aware of how it has forged our character, our being as a people to understand that we are heirs Murcia greater or lesser extent, the various civilizations and cultures that, over the centuries, have settled in this southeastern corner of the Spanish. "

The proclamation contained a lively tour of major historical events experienced by the border between the kingdoms of Murcia and Valencia between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with specific reference to the existence of a farmhouse in place today Santomera and the fact that in 1272, "nearly 30 years after the capitulation of Murcia and six later than the final conquest of the Kingdom by James the Conqueror, concerning the distribution of inheritances of capital among the new settlers Spanish and Catalan, first appeared Santomera name mentioned on uncertain origin which do not quite agree historians and linguists. "

Pedro Alberto Cruz used his speech to refer also to the coexistence of different cultures and tolerance, and alluded to the antiquity and roots of various Moros y Cristianos celebrations taking place in different Spanish regions, warning the participants that "the Contrary to what many may think, it is an ancient celebration.

There are so credited documents, which bears witness to events of this kind, of a lively, motivated by an event noted for celebrations related to the feudal lords or the king visits the population.

Took place, even before the complete reconquest of the peninsula.

Thus, we have received reliably informed of the celebration of festivals of its kind in the distant year of 1150 in Lleida, in 1426 in Murcia and in 1463 in Jaén.

Focusing on the Moors and Christians Santomera, the Minister of Culture pointed out that "next year will be 30 since the festive Mill Street planted the seed, and whoever finds the dimension that has now reached the party, you can admire and applaud the work done since then, able to turn that ingenious way to celebrate the patron in a consolidated event, independent, recognized regionally and essential in the local festival calendar. "

Cruz said that "the evolution of the celebrations, governed by the Central Board has allowed to join the fun with the historical condition, the way they do now in the Middle Ages, offering testimony, at a time, the deep impression left in our land of the long period of coexistence between Muslims and Christians.

And that is the reason that this proclamation is embroiled in a series of ceremonies and performances that help to put us in a position to have the courage to face the party, to usher in a friendly and familiar with the characters. "

Finally, the town crier announced the time to "give way to the party, to give prominence to ambassadors and queens, Kabila and barracks, music and parades.

The ingredients are superb, the grounds for the enjoyment of many.

It only remains to be caught and captivated by the rhythmic beat of the festive sounds, for the beating of the drums, the harmonious swing of the rows and squares.

Intensely enjoy the party themselves and outsiders.

And welcome the 2008 edition of this odd event that brings us together and speaks of the enthusiasm and dedication of those who, not content to make it happen, make it even better. "

Source: CARM