Pork galore at Relleu fiesta
RELLEU is celebrating its Sant Antoni del Porquet fiesta this weekend (January 20-21)
The fiesta was declared as being of provincial tourist interest in 2016, and has taken place in the town plaza for more than 30 years.
Residents of Relleu are said to have been pioneers in recuperating the traditional slaughter for food (matanza) and subsequently transforming it into the celebration that it is today – observing the artisanal production of sausages and pork products as they were made by their ancestors.
Essentially the fiesta is a demonstration of tradition and gastronomic culture that is open to everyone.
Throughout the day there will be a bar service.
Programme of events:
Saturday, January 20 10.00: Bell ringing
10.30: Parade with Lira Relleuense musical society, marking the start of the fiesta 11.00: Grand pilota Valenciana match, in Calle Mayor 12.00: The prepared pork arrives at the plaza, accompanied by Relleu music band and Los Valerios pipe and drums
14.30: ‘Aerial bombardment’ announcing the arrival of the pots of L’Olleta (large cooking pot containing a traditional pork stew), prepared by town residents, which will be served to all in attendance 16.30: Pobla del Duc musical union gets the afternoon entertainment underway 19.00: Lighting fires to heat the coals ready for the supper preparation 20.30: Stalls start cooking the pork, black pudding and sausages
21.00: Firework launch denoting that the food is ready for eating
23.00: Grand disco with DJs R3der and Franbo
Sunday, January 21 12.30: Mass in honour of Sant Antoni del Porquet, followed by a blessing of animals, pets and bread