Manresa welcomes the arrival of the mysterious Llum the Church of Carmen, a miracle occurred February 21, 1345, ending a conflict and allowing the completion of construction of the drought of Manresa, Barcelona province.
In medieval times, when Manresa to recover from the scourge of drought and pests, trying to build a canal which led water to their lands, through the end of Vic, its purpose was cut short due to negative Bishop Vic, in the canal pass through its territory. According to tradition, so this bishop was given the rejection of Manresa.
In these circumstances is that it is the miracle of light, I get to appear on the chapel of the Holy Trinity, fascinating the audience with their glittering star, which came from the mountain of Montserrat, for after leave the church and rise above the ceiling of the church, repeating this movement three times, finally going to the chapel of Santa Cruz.
Friars aware of the event, began to sing hymns in honor of the miracle, which was taken as a sign of providence wanted the recovery of the population.
Thus, after the intervention of King Pedro III, Manresa could finally achieve the construction of the canal, passing through the lands of Vic, in spite of their bishop. The fact was documented in Latin of the fourteenth century.
Manresa in these days, celebrates the Fira de l'Aixada, a medieval fair, as a reward granted by Charles II in 1683 , excellent commercial activity held Manresa influencing the peasantry of the local environment. This fair, which leads to time travel, is displayed throughout the historic old town, with numerous handicraft stalls that show the daily performance in their offices in ceramics, jewelry, basket, glass or mason, etc., in the vicinity of the Basilica of Santa Maria de la Seu.
also many musicians, jugglers, witches, dancers, giants, among many other amenities of the medieval period, we will delight as the many medieval competitions and activities, including demonstration of the medieval knight, shooting arc, the procession of the gargoyle, and theatrical performances.
castellers We will also form human towers, parades of giants and big heads and horses Manresa.
As an important part of the celebrations, are made representations relating to the miracle of light: The Entrance of King Peter III to the city of Manresa, to be held at 12:30 am in the main square. The entrance to the Bishop of Vic, at 18:15 pm in front of the hostel in El Carmen. And the representation of the Miracle of Light, on the outside of the Carmelite church.
For more details on planned activities visit http://www.aixada.cat/activitats.html
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