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Lunes, 23 de diciembre 2024, 22:46
Alcoi's pages are an iconic part of the local Christmas tradition. Hundreds of these assistants to the Three Wise Men of the East create unforgettable images every 5th of January. They are tasked with climbing the balconies of numerous homes in Alcoi, armed only with a wooden ladder and carrying large packages on their backs. This is a unique element of what is considered the oldest Three Wise Men parade in the country.
Their climbing prowess has not gone unnoticed by the Centre Excursionista d'Alcoi (CEA), the oldest in the region, which this year, in celebration of its 75th anniversary, has given the pages a very special task.
The aim was to create a memorable scene that combines two inseparable elements of the city: the Christmas folklore and the rich landscape that comes with being nestled between two natural parks.
To make this year's CEA Christmas greeting more memorable than ever, twenty pages agreed to demonstrate their climbing skills by ascending the iconic El Castellar peak, located on the edge of the Mariola mountain range. The route chosen by the pages for their photo opportunity was the 'spaghetti' route, not overly challenging for these height experts, but it posed a logistical challenge given the large number of pages gathered in such a small space.
In their festive endeavour, they were seen carrying packages and even a ladder similar to the one they use to spread joy among the children of Alcoi.
The pages will return to the city of bridges on the 5th of January, this time to their natural setting. Around 350 of them participate in an event with documented records dating back to 1866.
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