In Gata de Gorgos there are six official festivities. These are: Mystery of Reis, Sant Antoni del Porquet festivities, Font del Riu festivities, Art to the Vent, patron saint festivities in honor of the Santíssim Crist del Calvari, Sant Miquel and the Fira Gata al Carrer.
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Mystery of Reis
Beginning the year, the festival of Mystery of Reis of Gata de Gorgos. In this celebration, the Auto Sacramental is represented, which consists of the visit of the Three Wise Men in which the entire population participates, followed by the traditional distribution of gifts to children.
Date
The Misteri de Reis de Gata de Gorgos is celebrated on January 5 of each year.
History
The Misteri de Reis de Gata de Gorgos is a theatrical event whose first performance was born with the text by Antonio Salvà Roselló and took place in 1968 on the balcony of the mayor of the time, Don Julián Monfort Calatayud, in the Plaza de España of the municipality. .
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Festivities of Sant Antoni del Porquet
In January, different events are also held in honor of Sant Antoni del Porquet, among which the blessing of animals stands out, with a cavalry parade, and the shooting and dragging contest.
Date
The festival of Sant Antoni del Porquet is celebrated during the weekend next to January 17 (day of Sant Antoni Abad).
History
The festival of Sant Antoni del Porquet dates back to the 14th century when the religious San Antonio Abad arrived in Valencia, a hermit who always had a special love for animals, which is why the nickname "Sant Antoni del Porquet" was created. After the creation of a hermitage of the Hospitaller Order of the Antonians, people took up the habit of going there every year to bless the livestock.
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Festivities of the Font del Riu (Sant Joan)
The festivals of the Font del Riu They are held in honor of Sant Joan and, during the weekend, events such as festivals, bullfights, popular dinners, mass and a procession take place. Among all the events, bonfires cannot be missing, the main element of the festivity.
Date
The Font del Riu festivities are celebrated the weekend closest to June 24.
History
The origin of the Font del Riu festivities lies in the celebration of Sant Joan. The latter was based on pagan rites prior to the implementation of Christianity, where millennia ago the arrival of the summer solstice (between June 20 and 23) in the northern hemisphere was celebrated with a cult of the sun and the lengthening of the day.
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Art to the Vent
Art to the Vent It consists of an open-air display, on the balconies, of the most important textile creation in Spain. Likewise, it is the most international exhibition held in the Valencian Community.
Date
Art al Vent takes place from mid-August to early September.
History
The inspiration for Art al Vent is found in the tradition of hanging quilts from the balconies of houses on holidays. The modern origin that arises from this is this outdoor art exhibition from 2004, with the intention of making local businesses visible.
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Patron saint festivities of Santíssim Crist del Calvari
The patron saint festivities in honor of the Santíssim Crist del Calvari They celebrate the figure of the patron saint of the Gata hermitage. The main act consists of the descent of the image of the saint from the Calvario hermitage to the church of Sant Miquel, and it remains there until his return at the end of the festivities.
During this period, the town celebrates a multitude of recreational, festive and religious events such as heifers, festivals, concerts or processions.
Date
The patron saint festivities of Santíssim Crist del Calvari are celebrated at the end of July until August 6.
History
The legend of Santíssim Crist del Calvari dates back to the end of the 18th century, when the rector of Dénia, Vicente Mulet (native of Gata), during a walk along the beaches of Dénia, saw mysterious lights and discovered a small image of a crucified Christ floating on the water (Santísimo Cristo del Calvario).
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Sant Miquel festivities
Cat also celebrates Saint Michael, patron of the Church of Gata de Gorgos, with religious events.
Date
The Sant Miquel festivities are celebrated on the last weekend of September, in honor of Sant Miquel Day (September 29).
History
The Sant Miquel festivities arise in honor of the Archangel Sant Miquel. He is one of the seven archangels of the Catholic Church and was the one who defended the people of God under the title of "Prince of the Celestial Militia." In the Catholic religion he is considered "the protector of God's people" against evil.
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Fira Gata al Carrer
To close the year, in October we celebrate Fira Gata al Carrer, a commercial and gastronomic showcase of the town. For two days you can enjoy all the tradition of a town that takes to the streets to show it to visitors.
Date
The Fira Gata al Carrer takes place on the second weekend of October, around the festival of October 9.
History
The Fira Gata al Carrer is a fair that began in 2015 to highlight the businesses of Gata. Since then, locals have put their products on the streets of the urban center and people can shop outdoors.
