They have finished the Moors and Christians festivities in Xàbia and it's time for the president of the Festes Board, Juan Vicente Álvarez, Take stock of them. Alvarez warns that the balance will festeros board next week, so these statements were made in a personal capacity.
Your balance is very positive and suggests that "have been a good holiday, with many outstanding acts of a thread, we did not know and would, it was a mystery to know the acceptance of people. Luckily we found that the number of visitors has been very good".
Not known why he was allowed to go to the parade of Arenal, but acknowledges that he had tried to make the parade but for lack of funds could not be done. This year after eight of absence and thanks to two traders from the beach, The Fountain y Bora Bora, It has been performed. Alvarez acknowledged that "was a complete success we were near 300 people marched that day and I think it's a good idea to keep this act as it brings tourists to our party".
It is very satisfied with the responsibility we all have festive, especially when acts have been held with gunpowder and commented that "before the landing was an act of revelry where revelers were with the cubata in hand. Now, all are more responsible and this causes the party to develop normally and meet all established standards".
Alvarez admits that "pageantry has jeopardized a lot this year, the end has been what Filà Faciners They had planned. In the month of May had been canceled and only left the coach of the captaincy and three squads. After several meetings could be arranged". Recognizes that "You will have liked some more than others, but I clearly was speaking Boato giving, for better or worse, but I'm happy with what they took".
Juan Vicente Álvarez has met with councilman Festival Antonio Miragall, and tells us that 30.000 euros were contributed from the Festival Board and from the town hall 60.000 for the holidays. In addition, he emphasizes that it must be taken into account that in the parade each row has a show, horses, bands and that costs an average of 6.000 euros per row. While the Pageantry cost around 25.000 euros, which adds up to a total of 100.000 euros in the two parades.
Remember how much this party brings to the municipality since during the same increase in visitors number in the port area and that traders appreciate it very much.
advantage from Xàbia.com to thank the effort made by the Local Police, Civil Protection, Red Cross and by the works and services brigade of the Xàbia town hall.
