ARCHIVED - Saturday 23rd November Open day at Lorca castle for Fiestas of San Clemente

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Saturday 23rd November 2018 (the feast day of San Clemente)
The medieval market continues throughout the day
Open day at Lorca castle, where the main events of the day are recreations of the historical conflicts among Christans, Moors and Jews.
12.00: “Refriega” (a re-enactment of the skirmishes in the main courtyard of Lorca castle).
12.30: Act of Surrender, also in the main courtyard.
13.00: Medieval tourney, again in the main courtyard of Lorca castle.
14.00: Lunch, consisting of a rice dish in the Patio de Armas in the castle sponsored by Cadena Azul Radio.
Back down in the city…
18.00: Holy Mass in honour of the two patrons of the city, San Clemente and Santa María la Real de las Huertas, in the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio.
20.00: The “Ciudad del Sol” national folk music and dancing festival at the Teatro Guerra. Entry free of charge whilst places remain in the theatre. Organised by the Coros y Danzas Virgen de las Huertas de Lorca
21.30: Party and presentation of the spring 2020 festival to celebrate music from the 80s and 90s (tickets 15 euros).
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