Brief Introduction to the Feasts Caravaqueñas
La Fiesta de los Caballos del Vino is a celebration "Unique, unusual and passion" as defined by the writer Ballester on one of its books and is celebrated on 2 May.
The horses came together to Moors and Christians, are the Fiestas de Caravaca de la Cruz to be held from 1 to 5 May in honor of the patron saint of the village, the Blessed. and Vera Cruz de Caravaca.
A Horse Wine, Rafael Pi Belda.
Wine Horses Caravaca de la Cruz, on May 2 was done with the streets of the city with its splendid robes embroidered in silk and gold (I add myself: and large designs) , and the spectacular career of the horses came on the slope of the castle.
The horses came roaring burst and annually in the spring of Caravaca, on May 2, opening wide the gates of the festival every year is dedicated to the Blessed. Cruz Caravaca, Murcia Northwest particular corner. A display of fantasy and symbolism. Cult given the strength, value, beauty and the senses. The origins of the festival are lost in the mists of time blending between history and legend. According to popular tradition, while the Templar fortress besieged by the Moors of Granada Caravaca, around 1250, and requiring the inhabitants of the same water to stock, as the cisterns were exhausted, a group of valiant Knights Templar crossed the Muslim site, with consequent resultant risks and wineskins loading on the backs of their horses, unable to get water in Campillo de los Caballeros, back again, fast and spectacular race, to defeat the enemy siege to bring the liquid element Castle defense, which already kept, from 1231, the relic of the Blessed. Cruz. Upon arrival they were greeted with jubilation therefore offering and sprucing women to young men and horses richly embroidered robes and bouquets of flowers, considering, in this way, heroes and saviors of the situation. Since the Middle Ages, more or less splendor, according to the times, has been held annually the anniversary. However, it is in S. XVIII, in full Baroque, is when the party begins to appear as such, and during the Romantic Decimónico playful when it reaches the structure it has today.
The Celebration takes place during the morning of each Dos de Mayo, the eve of the Feast of the Cross, when Caravaca becomes the capital of joy, beauty and festive participation. Wine Horses begin at dawn with the washing and harnessing the horse, in over forty different locations in the city. Few spectators, most linked to the rocks or family have the privilege to attend the ceremony. In the early morning light group (formed by the horse riders and four) is ready to recognize the streets within hours of the show will be the scenario. Fast runs and solemn presences begin to get followers who no longer leave the rock in the entire flow of the celebration.
Brief account of how to harness (wear) a horse for the May 2
When you have not received your dusty soul, bewildered, excited, drinks and shattered by the day one, decide in middle of the night instead of bedtime shower, wrap up and go to the barn to put on a horse in your rock. Of sleep and have a time when he dies. Moreover, the ritual to harness a horse for the second day of May, is quite an emotional experience for everyone, but not selected by many. Myself, I spent time around and all, but I saw that being away from that cold spring (four in the morning), the smell of horses, the light given off by the clothes you prepared for that day, the cake, chocolate, laughter, nerves, sun and shade, an occasional dove and the clatter of the seven, they make you step back and say, this is once a year and my heart breaks into pieces with every rocket. The block is filled with tears, hope and hope, of many nerves and excitement. This is what love has to be club members and a rock before it left the first street even.
The harnessing consists of eleven parts (usually) visible to the public that are designed and embroidered by individuals 'human' body and delivered with great spirit and perseverance for eight months more. Brion or part that puts him in the head. mane covering the neck of the horse. Chest pretal , which is where its name suggests and the two blankets , one on each side of the horse's back. Almost finished at the back we see the rump or atarres , whose names also indicate where stowed. The penultimate piece is called stock, is the smallest of the mantle and is placed in the upper back. And finally, as a climax, the two ankle, which I think no need to detail where they should be.
known parts and take the animal this morning (I know, and I imagine that most of you have this more than learned, but preppy, I have asked). We will launch with the main piece and one of the unseen. The Kharma , which can be understood as "Framework" which will subject most parts, mainly blankets and chest. While placing the Jarma and strap (strap that crosses the Jarma securely to let the horse), a companion will be making atacolas . The atacolas is how to braid the horse's tail, and later, wrapped in cotton balls decorate with strawberry or colored wool. Done, what follows is a rite, a time filled with silence, emotion and concentration. Since this framework, and I guess now I suppose, that each dress in the order that best see his horse.
Armed with scissors, thread, cotton, short films and a box with everything you need for all this work, in charge of dressing the horses are usually the main protagonists of the early morning of day two, even sometimes delayed until nine o'clock. Deadline, since it is the Lord don cat, not posh, it was a song. The priest, saying a few things important and a vital importance for all riders of Caravaca.
What happens after nine o'clock, is best left in history caravaqueña filed, and is responsible Paco thereof. The best thing is to enjoy one of the days most authentic, colorful, wild, dangerous, long, exciting, and unique folk that has the year and the planet. The climb to the Basilica / Shrine, now looks to have two names for the same thing-is a constant struggle against adversity physical, mental and gastric one / one whole day, where some strive for glory and others, to be glorified.
final reflection
But this year, total and absolute crisis, cuts up the paper to wipe his bum. I do not know where the sun will rise, which value has to be less hours even if you do not have, or to thank him. Caravaca fill, well, filled with light and color, because they have reduced the budget for lighting and possibly come out with a candle to our balcony.
The crisis takes its toll, but I have proven that only those who are not from the main house. As these, dealing with their pockets full have. It's sad, embarrassing and painful. Guilt?, People, but now, enjoy these beautiful days that we come over time.
Coming to Caravaca de la Cruz and enjoy these days because it is another Experiencing your life.