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July 11, 2024
First Fallas Pilgrimage of the Way of the Holy Grail
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- The 1st Fallas Pilgrimage of the Way of the Holy Grail showcased Aragon's fundamental role in the European cultural route, providing a unique advantage for cultural enthusiasts.
- The pilgrimage covered almost 20 kilometers on foot with stops in Albentosa, San Agustín, and Barracas, presenting symbolic 'socarrats' to local authorities.
- The pilgrimage serves to unite municipalities, disseminate heritage and culture, and consolidate the relevance and cultural impact of the 'Way of the Holy Grail in Europe', making the world a better place.
- The pilgrimage marked the beginning of seven other stages aiming to reach Valencia in October 2025, coinciding with the Jubilee year, and forming part of a report to get the Way of the Holy Grail recognized as a European Cultural Itinerary.
Impact - Why it Matters
The first Fallas pilgrimage of the Way of the Holy Grail celebrates the European cultural route and highlights the fundamental role of Aragon in the historic event. The pilgrimage aims to get the Way of the Holy Grail recognised as a European Cultural Itinerary, uniting municipalities along the way and consolidating its relevance and cultural impact.
Summary
Aragon became the main stage for a historic event on 30 June, when the 1st Fallas Pilgrimage of the Way of the Holy Grail, organised by the 'Comisión Falla Convento Jerusalén', travelled through its region. With stops in Albentosa, San Agustín and Barracas, the participants presented symbolic 'socarrats' (decorative clay plates) to the local authorities, highlighting the fundamental role of Aragon in this European cultural route. Thanks to the union of synergies between the Fallas world and the Way of the Holy Grail, the first Fallas pilgrimage of the Way of the Holy Grail was held on Sunday 30th June. This historic event was attended by a hundred falleros and friends of the Falla Commission Falla Convento Jerusalem. They have led this initiative to give visibility to the Way of the Holy Grail as a European Cultural Itinerary, travelling the stretch between Aragon and Valencia.
Source Statement
This curated news summary relied on this press release disributed by 24-7 Press Release. Read the source press release here, First Fallas Pilgrimage of the Way of the Holy Grail
