III Festival Battle of Torredembarra, this Sunday

Torredembarra. Costa Dorada. The Department of Trade and Economic Development and the Municipal Tourism organized the third edition of the Feast of the Battle of Torredembarra which will take place this Sunday, May 23, during the whole day on the streets of the old. This is a historical recreation, cultural, recreational and festive this feat of arms Torredembarra happened in the July 16, 1713, as part of the War of Succession. That day, in the Tower, they faced a platoon of volunteers led by Rafael Nebot Catalan (500 cavalry and 750 riflemen and infantry) and an army detachment commanded by Brigadier Bourbon Diego González, with three companies of grenadiers, 300 soldiers cavalry and more than 1,000 soldiers. The battle ended in a defeat of General Nebot. Main activities Recreation history of the battle. Recreation of a 1713 military camp with soldiers, tents, weapons, fire ... With groups of Almansa Purple Third Regiment Old and Coroune, Miquelets of Catalonia and Valencian Item Miquelets Marco Polo "The Penjadet" Napoleonic Association Valenciana. A market in 1713 with cheeses, cakes, sweets, sausages, honey, flowers, wine, wafers, crafts ... Historical simulation games on the Enlightenment. For the first time, attendees may wish to play strategy games simultaneously in the Plaza de la Villa. Of note is the game that reflects what happened on September 11, 1714, all references to Catalan history. Offering floral, at 12.30 h, in the battle memorial located in the Torre de la Vila, and a salute. Romances of war. A blind man and his guide sing ballads of our war of wars. In charge of Romancec Torredembarra. Offices of the eighteenth century. The potter, the blacksmith, basket maker, the espadrille maker, pillow tips ... Objectives of the party The mayor, Daniel Massage, explained that the festival is twofold: the historical memory of events that marked the country's future and now appropriates the highlight of the commemoration of 300th anniversary, and the help commercial revitalization of the municipality with the conclusion of activities that create a suitable framework for Torredembarra is known and valued and become a true engine cultural, tourist and commercial. This line is the recent participation as a guest in Tarragona city DTaP, the Gastronomic Ranxets Spring (carried out until 13 June) or the three editions of the Sea Market this summer. Tardà Pere, enterprise Fairs and Festivals in charge of technical production, said that gambling is still strong by historical recreation and repeat the four groups last year. In addition, nearly doubled the presence of stalls in the market this year come to the eighties. This fact means has expanded the space occupied by the Feast of the Battle.

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