El Verger experienced one of its biggest events this Saturday, August 15th. parties with the Entrance of Moros i Cristians 2026The afternoon was marked from its very beginning by constant glances at the sky. Members of the festival groups, locals, and visitors awaited the parade, anxiously watching the weather, which threatened to disrupt one of the most anticipated events of the festival calendar.
August 15th is the most important day of the Moors and Christians festival in Verger, a celebration that dates back to 1978 and is considered a major event. Festival of Local Tourist Interest.
The parade started on time with the christian side opening the entrance. The first to advance was the Filà Almogàvers, who will hold the Christian Captaincy in 2027. However, the long-awaited event had barely begun when the weather also decided to become a protagonist. A large cloud of rain fell over the town for a few minutes, forcing a brief pause in the parade..
Finally, the episode passed. The rain left the streets slightly damp and, at the same time, cooled the air on a mid-August afternoon. With the sky granting a reprieve, The entrance procession was able to resume and continue its route.
"An alliance for peace", the story of Cavallers de Segària
The Christian side continued advancing until one of its central moments: the arrival of the Christian Captaincy 2026 of the Filà Cavallers de SegàriaIts pageantry was titled «An alliance for peace» and presented a story inspired by the land, the encounter between cultures, memory, and coexistence. The captaincy delivered an unforgettable spectacle, featuring live performances by soprano María Vicent Cabezuelo and others. Cor Ars Nova de Xàbia y Veus el Tràpig del Verger.
The climax approached with the appearance of the Ladies of the Court who announced the arrival of the carriage of the seven Captains 2026 and founders of Cavallers de Segària: Maido Aguilar Carpi, Mª José Mut Ribes, Tere Buigues Cabrera, Xaro Más Llull, Dora Cabrera Avellá, Vicenta Server Noguera and Majo Tur Oliver. The Musical Association El Verger He accompanied his appearance with Septem Custodes, a Christian march composed by the musician Vergeri Pascual Salort Aguilar Commissioned by the captains' partners for these special festivities, the Christian Captaincy dedicated its splendor to world peace, the people of Verger, and absent loved ones who could not share this moment with them.
The Moorish side takes over
With the first major part of the Entrance now over, it was time for the Moorish side. The Filà ALMORAVIDESThe woman who will hold the Moorish Captaincy in 2027 was in charge of leading the way. Following her came the Mora Captaincy 2026 of the Filà Abbassies, which unveiled the show entitled «When the moon wakes up: the arrival of the Abbassies».
"When the moon awakens", a journey from light to night
The legend created by Abbassies began with the moment the sun completes its journey and darkness gives way to the awakening of the moon. From there, the filà built a fantasy universe around the night, knowledge, tradition, and the legacy of generations.
With the The music from the Societat Filharmònica Alteanense The carriage arrived Captain Moro 2026, Pepe Bahamonde Andrés, culminating the narrative journey set out by Abbassies from the first light to the fullness of the night.
The Moorish marches bring a great festive afternoon to a close
After the pomp of Abbassies, The rest of the Moorish side continued parading through the streets of Verger to the rhythm of Moorish marches.completing the planned route. Thus ended an afternoon that had begun under the uncertainty of a threatening sky. The rain, however, eventually granted a sufficient respite for the filaes, musicians, ballets, officials, and captains to showcase the work prepared for one of the most important days on the local calendar.
