The constitution of the Abencerrajes was approved by the board on November 12, 1980, but its final growth did not occur until 1986, when it received a large influx of festive members from the Mariners, Almogàvers and Estudiants, with the modification of its statutes and elegance dress. Its progress has been unstoppable since them, it is currently one of the largest “comparsa” of our Moors and Christians.

The design of its current elegance dress was made by Flor Azorin, taking the white, black and gold as unique colours. Its second suit or djellabah adopts classical forms of this moor dress in our parties, combining the green, black and white stripes.

The constitution of the Abencerrajes was approved by the board on November 12, 1980, but its final growth did not occur until 1986, when it received a large influx of festive members from the Mariners, Almogàvers and Estudiants, with the modification of its statutes and elegance dress. Its progress has been unstoppable since them, it is currently one of the largest “comparsa” of our Moors and Christians.

The design of its current elegance dress was made by Flor Azorin, taking the white, black and gold as unique colours. Its second suit or djellabah adopts classical forms of this moor dress in our parties, combining the green, black and white stripes.

It was founded in 1947 with the intention to be called Tuaregs, but at the request of the authorities they chose the name Benimerins.

The costume was improvised between different pieces of clothing that were found in the Trelis store in Alcoi. With Moros Marinos keeps the Ottoman style with lollipop and bloomers, yellow cummerbund, great coat, turban, spear and slippers.

The daily dress is a blue, green, red and white stripes djellabah. This hijab replaced the old suit made in cotton.

Due to the Captaincy in 1991, they released "Benimerins d'Ontinyent" by Daniel J. Ferrero Silvaje.

It was founded in 1947 with the intention to be called Tuaregs, but at the request of the authorities they chose the name Benimerins.

The costume was improvised between different pieces of clothing that were found in the Trelis store in Alcoi. With Moros Marinos keeps the Ottoman style with lollipop and bloomers, yellow cummerbund, great coat, turban, spear and slippers.

The daily dress is a blue, green, red and white stripes djellabah. This hijab replaced the old suit made in cotton.

Due to the Captaincy in 1991, they released "Benimerins d'Ontinyent" by Daniel J. Ferrero Silvaje.

Their first appearance in the festivities was in 1918. It seems that some of their first components came from the Llauradors “comparsa”. After the forced interruption of our festivities during the Spanish Civil War, they didn’t appear. It was in 1956 when a group of old components and some young people found it again. In the late 80s and early 90s, they considerably increase their number and become in one of the largest “comparsa” nowadays. The clothing was modified on some occasions, the last and most important dating of 1990 after the Captaincy starred by José Mª Calabuig. Already in 1981, it had been changed the old yellow djellabah by striped brown hues other which is currently used.

Their first appearance in the festivities was in 1918. It seems that some of their first components came from the Llauradors “comparsa”. After the forced interruption of our festivities during the Spanish Civil War, they didn’t appear. It was in 1956 when a group of old components and some young people found it again. In the late 80s and early 90s, they considerably increase their number and become in one of the largest “comparsa” nowadays. The clothing was modified on some occasions, the last and most important dating of 1990 after the Captaincy starred by José Mª Calabuig. Already in 1981, it had been changed the old yellow djellabah by striped brown hues other which is currently used.

Traditionally this “comparsa” was considered heir to the Moros of Rif, one of the three “comparasas” founders of the Saracen hordes of feasts in 1860. It was accompanied by music from bigpipes its early years, in which political and economic instability led to disappear and reborn in 1878 with the recovery of the festivities, beginning to star its current history. They use Maghreb line in their clothes which magnified with care and beautiful embroidery, mutated over the years. Nowadays, they look in their traditional white robes on elegance days and polychrome and striped djellabah in daily, covering the red traditional Fez hat. This “comparsa” dignified the festive charges in difficult moments, boosted brightness and endowed the act of the formal parade. In 2005, they released the Moorish march "Rais Kabir" by Daniel J. Ferrero Silvaje.

Traditionally this “comparsa” was considered heir to the Moros of Rif, one of the three “comparasas” founders of the Saracen hordes of feasts in 1860. It was accompanied by music from bigpipes its early years, in which political and economic instability led to disappear and reborn in 1878 with the recovery of the festivities, beginning to star its current history. They use Maghreb line in their clothes which magnified with care and beautiful embroidery, mutated over the years. Nowadays, they look in their traditional white robes on elegance days and polychrome and striped djellabah in daily, covering the red traditional Fez hat. This “comparsa” dignified the festive charges in difficult moments, boosted brightness and endowed the act of the formal parade. In 2005, they released the Moorish march "Rais Kabir" by Daniel J. Ferrero Silvaje.

This “comparsa” appeared in 1920 and its members intended to bring together all local shoemakers. The first draft of its clothing was made by the local artist Carlos Tormo, “Carlets”. In essence, the apparel of the Berberiscos has remained unchanged and consists of white dalmatic with brown suede and passementerie, green cummerbund and brimmed turban-hat. Coat and shoes are also green. This dress is complemented with traditional “irons” that are the necklace and bracelets, and finally a musket. Daily clothes are a striped on gray blackground djellaba and traditional Fez hat.

This “comparsa” appeared in 1920 and its members intended to bring together all local shoemakers. The first draft of its clothing was made by the local artist Carlos Tormo, “Carlets”. In essence, the apparel of the Berberiscos has remained unchanged and consists of white dalmatic with brown suede and passementerie, green cummerbund and brimmed turban-hat. Coat and shoes are also green. This dress is complemented with traditional “irons” that are the necklace and bracelets, and finally a musket. Daily clothes are a striped on gray blackground djellaba and traditional Fez hat.

This “comparsa” born in 1920 founded by a group of festive members from the Kábilas. The original suit was changed in 1982 respecting its colours. So, they wear a white tunic with brown geometric patterns, brown coat with passementerie and gold trimmings, multicoloured bag and white, green and red turban.

From its origins they have used four different models of djellabah. Current second dress shows brown, red and white vertical stripes.

They maintain for many years a close relationship with the band of La Pobla Larga. In fact in 1944 its principal, Pérez Ballester, composed them a Moorish march: "Moros Españoles".

This “comparsa” born in 1920 founded by a group of festive members from the Kábilas. The original suit was changed in 1982 respecting its colours. So, they wear a white tunic with brown geometric patterns, brown coat with passementerie and gold trimmings, multicoloured bag and white, green and red turban.

From its origins they have used four different models of djellabah. Current second dress shows brown, red and white vertical stripes.

They maintain for many years a close relationship with the band of La Pobla Larga. In fact in 1944 its principal, Pérez Ballester, composed them a Moorish march: "Moros Españoles".

Born in 1865, the Moros marinos “comparsa” is one of the oldest in our festivities. Almost from its birth staged with the Marineros the “Nit del Riu”, with naval battles in the riverbed of Clariano passing by the Canterería. Reminiscent of that era is the boat "Almanzor" that every year is present in the formal parade, usually exerting as logo and banner this “comparsa”. In 1989 they made a change of clothes with more stately resemblance. Lately, in 2002, they recovered its traditional Ottoman resemblance costume, in which emphasises the baggy blue trousers and red blouse with elaborately embroidered sailor top. Furthermore, they recover the iconic shovel accompanying the elegance dress, which is adorned with flowers in the Sunday procession. Daily wearing consists of garnet red stripes on white djellabah, and red Fez hat with the star and crescent.

Born in 1865, the Moros marinos “comparsa” is one of the oldest in our festivities. Almost from its birth staged with the Marineros the “Nit del Riu”, with naval battles in the riverbed of Clariano passing by the Canterería. Reminiscent of that era is the boat "Almanzor" that every year is present in the formal parade, usually exerting as logo and banner this “comparsa”. In 1989 they made a change of clothes with more stately resemblance. Lately, in 2002, they recovered its traditional Ottoman resemblance costume, in which emphasises the baggy blue trousers and red blouse with elaborately embroidered sailor top. Furthermore, they recover the iconic shovel accompanying the elegance dress, which is adorned with flowers in the Sunday procession. Daily wearing consists of garnet red stripes on white djellabah, and red Fez hat with the star and crescent.

A group of festive members arrived from the Omeyas, Kábilas and Arqueros founded the Mudéjares “comparsa” in 1975. The Moorish artist Fernando Cambra was the designer of clothing. The elegance apparel consists of bone-coloured djellabah and green terylene coat with a Moorish Arabic drawing on the hood. They wear a hat as a turban made of silk and terylene, with black silk veil hanging. As originally they claimed to be a village of artists and not warriors, they did not take any weapons, an issue that was solved with the addition of a small dagger. Daily clothing is a cotton and terylene djellabah with brown and bone-coloured vertical stripes.

A group of festive members arrived from the Omeyas, Kábilas and Arqueros founded the Mudéjares “comparsa” in 1975. The Moorish artist Fernando Cambra was the designer of clothing. The elegance apparel consists of bone-coloured djellabah and green terylene coat with a Moorish Arabic drawing on the hood. They wear a hat as a turban made of silk and terylene, with black silk veil hanging. As originally they claimed to be a village of artists and not warriors, they did not take any weapons, an issue that was solved with the addition of a small dagger. Daily clothing is a cotton and terylene djellabah with brown and bone-coloured vertical stripes.

Founded after the festivities of 1970 with a group of seventeen friends from the Moros Españoles who along with other friends decided to expand the Moorish Army.

They took this name to commemorate the dynasty that many sovereigns contributed to the Caliphate of Córdoba. As representatives of this powerful dynasty, the clothes should be sumptuous and elegant, and the elegance djellabah combines green and blue with majestic gold and it is completed with a stylish white coat.

The daily dress consists of fuchsia djellabah, Fez hat, blue shoes and classic leather bag.

Gonzalo Gramage in 1979, Rafael Iborra in 1990 and Beatriz Alemany in 2002 are the three captains who had the “comparsa”. It is important to notice that Beatriz was the first woman to hold the charge in the Moorish Army.

Founded after the festivities of 1970 with a group of seventeen friends from the Moros Españoles who along with other friends decided to expand the Moorish Army.

They took this name to commemorate the dynasty that many sovereigns contributed to the Caliphate of Córdoba. As representatives of this powerful dynasty, the clothes should be sumptuous and elegant, and the elegance djellabah combines green and blue with majestic gold and it is completed with a stylish white coat.

The daily dress consists of fuchsia djellabah, Fez hat, blue shoes and classic leather bag.

Gonzalo Gramage in 1979, Rafael Iborra in 1990 and Beatriz Alemany in 2002 are the three captains who had the “comparsa”. It is important to notice that Beatriz was the first woman to hold the charge in the Moorish Army.

This “comparsa” born in 1967 from antique components of Mossàrabs. The dress is inspired by an original design of Kuwait, on which an adaptation that wore until 1981, when the difficulty of finding shelter fabric had to be changed by the current was. Our flag is inspired by the shields of Saudi Arabia. In 2009, we acquired as own headquarters, a building on the street Tomas Valls 11 as we had always had in Festivities Society. Over the years, several music bands joined us as an official band: first the Muro and Quatretonda, then the Palomar for seven years, from 1974 Llanera and since 2000, the Otos one. The “comparsa”, in these years, has contributed their effort and human capital to the feast: Emilio Reig Torró, Vicent Gil Montés and Joaquin Sanz Martinez were presidents of the Festivities Society. Antonio Sanz Iranzo (1974), Ricardo Cardona Salvador (1983), Julio Antolin Martin (1995) and Carlos Gironés Sanchis (2007), the four captains that the “comparsa” has given the Moors. Joaquín Sierra Soler (1981), Antonio Reig Alcaraz (1989) and Carlos Gironés Sanchis (2001), the three ambassadors who recited the parliaments and Francisco Pla Penadés (1981), Julio Antolin Gilabert (1989) and José Luis Soler Romero (2001), the charge of guarding the Moorish flag. Also Ricardo Cardona Salvador (1983), Jaume Sanchis i Bernabeu (1989), José María Ferrero Silvaje (1995), Juanjo Bas Porter (1997), Manuel Requena Collado (2004) and Alfred Bernabeu i Sanchis (2007), the members who announced the great day with their proclamations. And as the voice of the festivities is the music, we have contributed to its greatness, first with José María Ferrero Pastor, the Master, one of the greats in the festive composition, along with his son Daniel Ferrero Silvaje and Marcos Gandía Conejero. We have a magazine since 1997 and in 2007, on the occasion of the fortieth anniversary, was also born our website, where everyone can find much more information about who and how are the Saudites of Ontinyent.

This “comparsa” born in 1967 from antique components of Mossàrabs. The dress is inspired by an original design of Kuwait, on which an adaptation that wore until 1981, when the difficulty of finding shelter fabric had to be changed by the current was. Our flag is inspired by the shields of Saudi Arabia. In 2009, we acquired as own headquarters, a building on the street Tomas Valls 11 as we had always had in Festivities Society. Over the years, several music bands joined us as an official band: first the Muro and Quatretonda, then the Palomar for seven years, from 1974 Llanera and since 2000, the Otos one. The “comparsa”, in these years, has contributed their effort and human capital to the feast: Emilio Reig Torró, Vicent Gil Montés and Joaquin Sanz Martinez were presidents of the Festivities Society. Antonio Sanz Iranzo (1974), Ricardo Cardona Salvador (1983), Julio Antolin Martin (1995) and Carlos Gironés Sanchis (2007), the four captains that the “comparsa” has given the Moors. Joaquín Sierra Soler (1981), Antonio Reig Alcaraz (1989) and Carlos Gironés Sanchis (2001), the three ambassadors who recited the parliaments and Francisco Pla Penadés (1981), Julio Antolin Gilabert (1989) and José Luis Soler Romero (2001), the charge of guarding the Moorish flag. Also Ricardo Cardona Salvador (1983), Jaume Sanchis i Bernabeu (1989), José María Ferrero Silvaje (1995), Juanjo Bas Porter (1997), Manuel Requena Collado (2004) and Alfred Bernabeu i Sanchis (2007), the members who announced the great day with their proclamations. And as the voice of the festivities is the music, we have contributed to its greatness, first with José María Ferrero Pastor, the Master, one of the greats in the festive composition, along with his son Daniel Ferrero Silvaje and Marcos Gandía Conejero. We have a magazine since 1997 and in 2007, on the occasion of the fortieth anniversary, was also born our website, where everyone can find much more information about who and how are the Saudites of Ontinyent.

In 1975, two groups of festive member from Marineros and Saudites decided to complete the challenge of founding a new “comparsa”, young and dynamic: Taifas. Fernando Cambra was commissioned to design the elegance dress of the same. The clothing consists of blue and white turban, blue tunic embroidered in gold, white cloak embroidered in gold too, blue, white and gold cummerbund, blue babouches and white socks. Daily cloth consists of azure blue djellabah and blue babouches, blue Fez hat and leather bag. It was in the summer of 1976 when the “comparsa” was born in the Moors and Christians. They have already held two captains and two embassies since them. The “comparsa” has two Moorish marches dedicated: Opus 14, by Rafael Benavent Maiques and Taifa 98 Daniel J. Ferrero Silvage, during the last Captaincy.

In 1975, two groups of festive member from Marineros and Saudites decided to complete the challenge of founding a new “comparsa”, young and dynamic: Taifas. Fernando Cambra was commissioned to design the elegance dress of the same. The clothing consists of blue and white turban, blue tunic embroidered in gold, white cloak embroidered in gold too, blue, white and gold cummerbund, blue babouches and white socks. Daily cloth consists of azure blue djellabah and blue babouches, blue Fez hat and leather bag. It was in the summer of 1976 when the “comparsa” was born in the Moors and Christians. They have already held two captains and two embassies since them. The “comparsa” has two Moorish marches dedicated: Opus 14, by Rafael Benavent Maiques and Taifa 98 Daniel J. Ferrero Silvage, during the last Captaincy.

Comparsa founded in 1948 by a group of revelers who are leaving the troupe Berberiscos Moors. Over the years the troupe has become our largest festivals. From it have gone to form other festive extras like the Saudis or Archers. The dress of the troupe consists of both a red turban with white Venetian style and a white coat to the middle leg is covered with a blue vest with yellow trim, decorated with two golden moons front and one behind. A strip complement the dress blue striped red and yellow with two braided tassels hanging from both legs and a striped white and brown coat with hood. The dress is adorned with golden metal bracelets and necklace, bag leather and wood and metal rifle on his shoulder. The shoes are shoes blue card decorated with the instep and a high white socks. The second consists of DJELLABA white dress with vertical stripes in brown hooded, make a red, leather bag, slippers and white lace socks high altitude targets.

Comparsa founded in 1948 by a group of revelers who are leaving the troupe Berberiscos Moors. Over the years the troupe has become our largest festivals. From it have gone to form other festive extras like the Saudis or Archers. The dress of the troupe consists of both a red turban with white Venetian style and a white coat to the middle leg is covered with a blue vest with yellow trim, decorated with two golden moons front and one behind. A strip complement the dress blue striped red and yellow with two braided tassels hanging from both legs and a striped white and brown coat with hood. The dress is adorned with golden metal bracelets and necklace, bag leather and wood and metal rifle on his shoulder. The shoes are shoes blue card decorated with the instep and a high white socks. The second consists of DJELLABA white dress with vertical stripes in brown hooded, make a red, leather bag, slippers and white lace socks high altitude targets.

This “comparsa” was founded in 1974 and its first appearance in the festivities was in 1975. They take their name from the ancient Almogàvers who fought with King Conquistador. The design of the dress is original almogávar José M. Reig Valls, and has suffered very few changes, maybe be called improvements. It is constituted by a red velvet tunic with short sleeves, topped with black finishes. They carry an eagle with four bars of the Crown of Aragon in the chest, leather belt and black velvet cape with gold braid and covered in white, boots, leather bracelets and helmet with feathers. The second suit was changed in 1985 and replaced by a design by Jordi Arrué, almogávar too, respecting the beige and brown colours and incorporating the lily and the cape.

This “comparsa” was founded in 1974 and its first appearance in the festivities was in 1975. They take their name from the ancient Almogàvers who fought with King Conquistador. The design of the dress is original almogávar José M. Reig Valls, and has suffered very few changes, maybe be called improvements. It is constituted by a red velvet tunic with short sleeves, topped with black finishes. They carry an eagle with four bars of the Crown of Aragon in the chest, leather belt and black velvet cape with gold braid and covered in white, boots, leather bracelets and helmet with feathers. The second suit was changed in 1985 and replaced by a design by Jordi Arrué, almogávar too, respecting the beige and brown colours and incorporating the lily and the cape.

Its first appeared was in 1968 and has its origin in a group of festive members from the “Mozárabes” who chose to create a new “comparsa”. Initially they took a "Robin Hood" style apparel, arc included. It is in 1986 when the clothing is changed for another, more suitable to the classic Christian warrior. In 2005 they returned to change their clothes respecting the colours of the “comparsa”: a piece suit which is based on a brown tunic and a kind of chest protection in cream and orange, shield from crown of Aragon in the chest and the original cross of the Arqueros. They wear the bow and the quiver in the back and their head is covered by a loop coat and a little metal crown.

Its first appeared was in 1968 and has its origin in a group of festive members from the “Mozárabes” who chose to create a new “comparsa”. Initially they took a "Robin Hood" style apparel, arc included. It is in 1986 when the clothing is changed for another, more suitable to the classic Christian warrior. In 2005 they returned to change their clothes respecting the colours of the “comparsa”: a piece suit which is based on a brown tunic and a kind of chest protection in cream and orange, shield from crown of Aragon in the chest and the original cross of the Arqueros. They wear the bow and the quiver in the back and their head is covered by a loop coat and a little metal crown.

This “comparsa” was born in 1984; it is the youngest of the festivities. It was formed when El Trabuc group exited from “Chanos”. They wanted to regain the old “comparsa” of Churros, but the board dismissed the petition alleging that this weren’t within the historical context of the feast. They took the name of “Astures” in explicit reference to the people of the northern Iberian peninsula and in particular by the figure of Don Pelayo and the Battle of Covadonga. The original design was made by Flor Azorín and consists of a white dalmatic with black finishes and ornaments and gold finishing, beige and gold loop coat and old gold burnished helmet. They wear a golden on black Asturias cross in the chest and cape, belt, bag and leather boots. The second suit is beige and black background hood and keeps boots, belt and bag. Recently, on a design by Joan Vicent Martinez i Ballester the dress has been substantially amended: the dalmatic is longer and the cape is rounder.

This “comparsa” was born in 1984; it is the youngest of the festivities. It was formed when El Trabuc group exited from “Chanos”. They wanted to regain the old “comparsa” of Churros, but the board dismissed the petition alleging that this weren’t within the historical context of the feast. They took the name of “Astures” in explicit reference to the people of the northern Iberian peninsula and in particular by the figure of Don Pelayo and the Battle of Covadonga. The original design was made by Flor Azorín and consists of a white dalmatic with black finishes and ornaments and gold finishing, beige and gold loop coat and old gold burnished helmet. They wear a golden on black Asturias cross in the chest and cape, belt, bag and leather boots. The second suit is beige and black background hood and keeps boots, belt and bag. Recently, on a design by Joan Vicent Martinez i Ballester the dress has been substantially amended: the dalmatic is longer and the cape is rounder.

This “comparsa” was founded on September 26^th, 1966 and its first participation in the festivities was in 1967. It was formed by festive members from “Kábilas” and “Marineros”. They take the name of the pirates who besieged the Spanish and British ships in the eighteenth century. These “Bucaneros” wanted to incorporate a new dress rarely seen in this town. It consists of folded brim cap with feather and red ribbon, white blouse, black pants, boots, belt and leather bag. They wear inside the red cape and black on the outside on one shoulder and the typical medallion hangs them from the neck. The daily apparel changes the white blouse by a yellow one. Trousers, boots and belt remain.

This “comparsa” was founded on September 26^th, 1966 and its first participation in the festivities was in 1967. It was formed by festive members from “Kábilas” and “Marineros”. They take the name of the pirates who besieged the Spanish and British ships in the eighteenth century. These “Bucaneros” wanted to incorporate a new dress rarely seen in this town. It consists of folded brim cap with feather and red ribbon, white blouse, black pants, boots, belt and leather bag. They wear inside the red cape and black on the outside on one shoulder and the typical medallion hangs them from the neck. The daily apparel changes the white blouse by a yellow one. Trousers, boots and belt remain.

This “comparsa” was founded in 1975 when Artur, Ron and Afonaítos groups decided to leave the “sea” and become knights and disciples of Burgos nobleman Ruy Diaz de Vivar. The “Cides” name replaced the originally intended (“Conquistadores”, conquerors). The clothes that they look comes the designs made by Luis Delgado Rojas, a founder member, who kept to the canons of Christian warrior and introduced some Valencian allegorical elements relating to King Jaume I, as the shield. On the occasion of its last captaincy in 1997, "Gonzalo Capità" composed by Daniel J. Ferrero Silvaje was released. They removed the helmet in 2007 replacing it with a little metal crown, the sleeves and long dalmatic was modified removing the mails of the legs too.

This “comparsa” was founded in 1975 when Artur, Ron and Afonaítos groups decided to leave the “sea” and become knights and disciples of Burgos nobleman Ruy Diaz de Vivar. The “Cides” name replaced the originally intended (“Conquistadores”, conquerors). The clothes that they look comes the designs made by Luis Delgado Rojas, a founder member, who kept to the canons of Christian warrior and introduced some Valencian allegorical elements relating to King Jaume I, as the shield. On the occasion of its last captaincy in 1997, "Gonzalo Capità" composed by Daniel J. Ferrero Silvaje was released. They removed the helmet in 2007 replacing it with a little metal crown, the sleeves and long dalmatic was modified removing the mails of the legs too.

It was founded in 1861, the second year of our festivities. They took the typical attire of the Serrania de Ronda, made famous by bandit horsemen of that place. It is a suit made of corduroy or black velvet, and it consists of richly embroidered in sleeves and back jacket, inside colour vest, trousers at the knees also embroidered with laces, cartridge belt at the waist and leather ankle-boots or boots; white shirt and red tie. They carry a Jerez blanket and headscarf on shoulders, which is covered with cloth cap. Women wear a variation of this costume consisting of the short vest, skirt and Calañas hat.

It was founded in 1861, the second year of our festivities. They took the typical attire of the Serrania de Ronda, made famous by bandit horsemen of that place. It is a suit made of corduroy or black velvet, and it consists of richly embroidered in sleeves and back jacket, inside colour vest, trousers at the knees also embroidered with laces, cartridge belt at the waist and leather ankle-boots or boots; white shirt and red tie. They carry a Jerez blanket and headscarf on shoulders, which is covered with cloth cap. Women wear a variation of this costume consisting of the short vest, skirt and Calañas hat.

There was a “comparsa” that had the same name –“Cruzados”– since the beginning of our festivities and until 1882. Because of how they dressed, they were popularly known by the name of chaplains. The current Cruzados appeared in 1973 and their founders came from the grup l’Ancla in Marineros “comparsa”. At first, they tried to be admitted to the festivities with the name "Musketeers", which was not accepted. The design of the clothing was made by who was a member of the “comparsa” and art student, Miguel Lapiedra, by then. Simplicity and austerity emphasized with two dominant colours: white and red. The suit had a unique distinctive consist in a cross on the chest. With very little variation it is the same clothing that is used today. In 1989 José María Valls Satorres dedicated them the "Marxa dels Creuats".

There was a “comparsa” that had the same name –“Cruzados”– since the beginning of our festivities and until 1882. Because of how they dressed, they were popularly known by the name of chaplains. The current Cruzados appeared in 1973 and their founders came from the grup l’Ancla in Marineros “comparsa”. At first, they tried to be admitted to the festivities with the name "Musketeers", which was not accepted. The design of the clothing was made by who was a member of the “comparsa” and art student, Miguel Lapiedra, by then. Simplicity and austerity emphasized with two dominant colours: white and red. The suit had a unique distinctive consist in a cross on the chest. With very little variation it is the same clothing that is used today. In 1989 José María Valls Satorres dedicated them the "Marxa dels Creuats".

This “comparsa” was founded in 1860. After the Captaincy of 1966 and in a crisis, many components had to leave the festivities some time. But an enthusiastic group of festive members caused its reappearance. Patricia Salinas Conejero was the captain in 2000 and the “comparsa” became a milestone because she was the first woman who was Captain of our festivities. This fact ended the last hurdle remained to normalize the participation of women in the feast. Loaded with forks, spoons or pencils, they try to give the feeling of youthful rebellion that corresponds to the students, but the reality is unquestionable seriousness when they go outside.

This “comparsa” was founded in 1860. After the Captaincy of 1966 and in a crisis, many components had to leave the festivities some time. But an enthusiastic group of festive members caused its reappearance. Patricia Salinas Conejero was the captain in 2000 and the “comparsa” became a milestone because she was the first woman who was Captain of our festivities. This fact ended the last hurdle remained to normalize the participation of women in the feast. Loaded with forks, spoons or pencils, they try to give the feeling of youthful rebellion that corresponds to the students, but the reality is unquestionable seriousness when they go outside.

Founded in 1940, they have the honour of accepting the first squadron formed by women in Moors and Christians of Ontinyent. The elegance costume consists of a white knee-length tunic with passementeries and town shield in the chest. Above, they wear loop coat covering head and shoulders. The blue cape, belt and leather bag and boots, spear and helmet were recovered lately. The second costume changes the white tunic by another green also with the town shield in the chest, leaving the helmet and cape, and keeps the boots, belt and bag.

Founded in 1940, they have the honour of accepting the first squadron formed by women in Moors and Christians of Ontinyent. The elegance costume consists of a white knee-length tunic with passementeries and town shield in the chest. Above, they wear loop coat covering head and shoulders. The blue cape, belt and leather bag and boots, spear and helmet were recovered lately. The second costume changes the white tunic by another green also with the town shield in the chest, leaving the helmet and cape, and keeps the boots, belt and bag.

It is a “comparsa” born in 1979, with an elegance suit in which predominated white and blue colours and helmet with long feathers. This dress was short-lived because they adopted the current one in 1986, consisting of white dalmatic, red cape, warrior boots, helmet and shoulder pads intertwined with metal ornaments. In 1994 they also changed the second dress, which becomes a harlequinade dalmatic into four parts which combines grey and green colours on which is the cross in red that characterizes this “comparsa”.

José Gandía Coll was the first “guzmán” captain in 1989, while Carlos Martí Donat and José Martínez Fernández were ambassador and flag bearer in 1995. On the occasion of this first captaincy, "Guzmans d'Ontinyent" composed by Daniel J. Ferrero Silvaje was released. And the same author composed “Tres Gusmans” when Carlos Martí Donat and José Martínez Fernández were ambassador and flag bearer.

The Captain 2001 has also dedicated a march of Daniel Ferrero called "Paco Martinez".

It is a “comparsa” born in 1979, with an elegance suit in which predominated white and blue colours and helmet with long feathers. This dress was short-lived because they adopted the current one in 1986, consisting of white dalmatic, red cape, warrior boots, helmet and shoulder pads intertwined with metal ornaments. In 1994 they also changed the second dress, which becomes a harlequinade dalmatic into four parts which combines grey and green colours on which is the cross in red that characterizes this “comparsa”.

José Gandía Coll was the first “guzmán” captain in 1989, while Carlos Martí Donat and José Martínez Fernández were ambassador and flag bearer in 1995. On the occasion of this first captaincy, "Guzmans d'Ontinyent" composed by Daniel J. Ferrero Silvaje was released. And the same author composed “Tres Gusmans” when Carlos Martí Donat and José Martínez Fernández were ambassador and flag bearer.

The Captain 2001 has also dedicated a march of Daniel Ferrero called "Paco Martinez".

Its first time in the festivities was in 1883.

The elegance and daily apparel are related to popular clothes that were used on the fields and towns of our country in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. In fact, the elegance dress has corduroy or black velvet embroidered waistcoat and black velvet trousers, belt, stockings, red garters, blanket at shoulder and headscarf. They wear sandals shoes and smock.

The waistcoat is printed and the “saragüell” replaces the black trousers in the daily clothes.

This “comparsa” regained the Farmers Dance in 1991 that, with others groups, went through the streets of the town since the end of the nineteenth century up to the Spanish Civil War.

It is traditional too, since it was regained, sharing verses on the Alardo Night where the members were named and they are signed by “Granota del Pou del Canyís” since 1990.

Its first time in the festivities was in 1883.

The elegance and daily apparel are related to popular clothes that were used on the fields and towns of our country in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. In fact, the elegance dress has corduroy or black velvet embroidered waistcoat and black velvet trousers, belt, stockings, red garters, blanket at shoulder and headscarf. They wear sandals shoes and smock.

The waistcoat is printed and the “saragüell” replaces the black trousers in the daily clothes.

This “comparsa” regained the Farmers Dance in 1991 that, with others groups, went through the streets of the town since the end of the nineteenth century up to the Spanish Civil War.

It is traditional too, since it was regained, sharing verses on the Alardo Night where the members were named and they are signed by “Granota del Pou del Canyís” since 1990.

This “comparsa” was one that initiated the festivities in 1860 and named in the atmosphere of euphoria by the Spanish victories in military campaigns in Morocco, real origin of our feast. It was the largest “comparsa” for years and had more relevant people within the festivities. Many groups exited from here to found or form other “comparsas”. They and the “Contrabandistas” realize the Smuggling Act on Saturday noon in the feast. Its elegance dress has changed since its beginnings but it has always been inspired by the Navy apparel. A change was made trying to return to the original clothing in 1986 and another change was again in 1995 taking a more historical and more sailor model. They wear a three-cornered style hat, blue sailor top with white lapels and red scarf; red sash, white trousers, black boots and the classic blade.

This “comparsa” was one that initiated the festivities in 1860 and named in the atmosphere of euphoria by the Spanish victories in military campaigns in Morocco, real origin of our feast. It was the largest “comparsa” for years and had more relevant people within the festivities. Many groups exited from here to found or form other “comparsas”. They and the “Contrabandistas” realize the Smuggling Act on Saturday noon in the feast. Its elegance dress has changed since its beginnings but it has always been inspired by the Navy apparel. A change was made trying to return to the original clothing in 1986 and another change was again in 1995 taking a more historical and more sailor model. They wear a three-cornered style hat, blue sailor top with white lapels and red scarf; red sash, white trousers, black boots and the classic blade.