Filà Almoriscos

The creation of the Filà Almoriscos dates back to 1986 with the aim of giving more growth to the Festivities of Moors and Christians from Xàbia. The impulse was carried out by the concern of a group of young boys to form a row with their own means and thus join the Moors and Christians party.

Filà Almoriscos at the 2019 show

History

The Filà Almoriscos was founded, as we indicated, in 1986 with the help of those who promoted these festivals with the launch of the first Filà, the Filà Jalufos. We are talking about José Luís Cardona "Rull" and Vicente Montaner.

The first members of the Filà were the children of the members of the Filà JalufosHence, a new row was created within the Moorish side, being, during its first years, composed only of men.

Members of the Filà Almoriscos in its first year of foundation

Four years later, in 1990, a women's squad was incorporated, which made the participation of this Filà grow from about 15 components that were about 30. This figure has increased over the years, since in Currently, under the banner of Almoriscos, two squads of children parade, two for men and two for women, thus being one of the ranks with the most components: 60 adults and 25 children.

In addition, its members instill the festival in their descendants, making the Moors and Christians of Xàbia continue to grow in the future.

Vicente Montaner with his son

Likewise, the Filà Almoriscos has its own Kabila located on Dr. Fleming Street.

Name and music

Almoriscos has its origin in 'Moriscos' (Muslim people who continued to live on the peninsula after the reconquest). The name was taken from a book that Montaner and "El Rull" read at Duanes' bookstore, that of Pepe 'El Rull'.

Referring to the etymology of its name, the Filà Almoriscos usually parades with the Moorish Spanish Moorish march by José Pérez Ballester.

Banner

The creation of the banner, the main symbol that characterizes a filà, always has its history. On this occasion, the flag that identifies the Almoriscos has an anecdote. And it is that, in the rush to establish the filà, the first banner was embroidered with the crescent upside down. There was no time to change it, so in the update of the banner, years later, this symbol has been maintained.

Banner of the Filà Almoriscos

Long Johns

Like every filà, the Filà Almoriscos differs from the others by its clothing. In the daily outfit, the components have two uniforms. On the one hand, the most informal, made up of a blue and white striped djellaba with a blue cap and on the other hand, it has a more formal suit made up of black baggy pants and a blue embroidered vest. It should also be noted that the women's squad wears an orange djellaba.

Some members of the filà with the daily dress

As for the gala dress, they usually parade in warrior costumes.

Filà Almoriscos men's squad

Party Fees

Flag bearers

2005 Patricia Peiro Vercher
2012 Lucía Andrés Lacueva
2018 Paula Andres Lacueva

Standard bearer 2018, Paula Andrés La Cueva

captainships

1993 patrick gali
1999 José Oliver Murgui and Mª Ángeles Roca Doménech
2013 Pedro Buigues Morató and Jana Cortés Cardona
2023 Vicente Montaner and Merche Llido

Captains of 2013

Central Board Presidents

2000-2001 Vincent Montaner Mata

Sant Jaume Awards

These awards are given to recognize the partygoers who have worked hard to enhance the festivities. The prize is an award that values ​​the work carried out by outstanding components of the party.

2019 Vincent Montaner Mata

Vincent Montaner

New partners and statutes

Like each formation, the Filà Almoriscos has internal statutes, the most reviewed being that any person who wants to join the Filà must notify one of its members (component) and after a vote, must have the acceptance of the 100% of the training, to be able to parade. An issue that has to do with not breaking the harmony of the group.

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