Logo of the 53 Sexenni, Morella, Castellon, Valencian Community, Spain
On February 14, 1673 when the civil authorities of the town, at the request of the people of Morella, swore a vote to the Virgin of Vallivana in thanks after getting rid of a terrible outbreak of plague in 1672. The vote was the commitment to hold a solemn novena every six years in honor of the Virgin. Since then this oath is fulfilled, interrupted only in times of war, and will continue to be fulfilled in 2012, 2018, 2024, 2030 ... The festival is held during the second half of August, preceded by a year of preparations to make the ornaments of the streets of Morella. This work is folk art, ornamental designs that decorate the six-year tour of the processions. For a year the neighbors do these tapestries with fine curly paper . Once set up, Morella becomes This small town is built on a rock overlooking the Mediterranean sea from a height of m above sea level. The impressive castle of Morella sits on the top of the hill, and the village is surrounded by an ancient wall.
Size: 6910px × 5183px
Location: Morella, Castellon, Valencian Community, Spain
Photo credit: © Joan Gil / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: 53, del, els, logo, maestrat, maestrazgo, morella, ports, senia, sexenio, sexenni, taula, years
