Moors and Christians of Alcoy

Soon there was a chapel dedicated to the Saint, which is already known shortly after 1300, in fact, there are documents of 1317 because it was perpetual vowed to honor him in his festivity.However, it was at the beginning of the 16th century when the Town Hall decided to give more importance to the celebration, including profane acts.With the victory of Philip V in the War of Succession, the city of Alcoy was treated as an enemy for having been a supporter of the Archduke Charles, and it will not be until 1741 when the festivities were again celebrated.This corresponds practically to the current structure of the day of the "Alardo", although in order for it to be complete the appearance of Saint George on the battlements of the castle is missing.Shortly afterward, at the end of the 18th century, the "filaes" (troupes in English) appeared, some of which have survived to the present day.
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