Festivals in Baena

Local festivals of Baena

La Semana Santa de Baena, declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest, is the most emblematic celebration of the town. The Baena Jew's drumbeat is also protected as an Asset of Cultural Interest. The Virgin of Guadalupe and the Royal Fair are two other central events in the festive calendar.

• Date and duration: Holy Week follows the liturgical calendar and its ritual cycle begins during Lent with the misereres. The Virgen de Guadalupe is celebrated on 7 and 8 September. The Royal Fair begins on the Wednesday before the first weekend in October and lasts for several days.
• Usual places: the churches of Our Lady of Guadalupe, San Francisco and other temples, the streets of the processional routes, the Plaza de la Constitución, the Paseo de Guadalupe and the Municipal Booth.
• Traditions: The drum accompanies the Holy Week parades and distinguishes the mobs of white-tailed and black-tailed Jews. Brotherhoods, brotherhoods and groups participate in Lent processions and events. The September festivities honour the patron saint and the Royal Fair combines booths, music, attractions and popular activities.
• Participación: The City Council, the Association of Brotherhoods, brothers, groups of Jews, bands, associations, clubs, residents of Baena and Albendín and numerous visitors participate.

Sources: Holy Week at the Baena Town Hall, municipal calendar of festivals and traditions .