Los Catholic kingsIsabel and Fernando, have “returned” this Friday to River Palm521 years after his first visit, to inaugurate the fifth Medieval Fair of the Three Cultures. Received by the VII Lord of Palma, Luis Portocarrerohave received the keys to the city and the applause of about 1,000 schoolchildren who have been protagonists of the first day of this fair that It is celebrated in the citadel until this Sunday, October 9. The Pepe El Bodega horsemen’s association has recreated the return of the kings, who have appeared on horseback in the Plaza Mayor de Andalucía amid music and dancers.
They have addressed their “subjects” remembering their presence in the town of Palma del Río in 1501 and leaving the city by boat, down the Guadalquivir to reach Seville. Queen Isabel has recalled how her father, King Juan II, granted the town of Palma del Río the privilege of distinguishing the August Fair as Royal. Nor have they forgotten purchase of 140 orange trees for the Alhambra for 8,300 maravedies.
The Kings have arrived at the citadel, parading on horseback next to the Almohad wall, and in the enclosure the schoolchildren have enjoyed puppets, children’s battle, water balloon catapult, dances, magic games and archerypassing through a military camp.
The Medieval Fair of the Three Cultures recovers other pages of the city’s history, such as the funeral for Mrs. Francisca Manrique or the battle of La Rochela. The associative fabric actively participates in the programming of this fifth edition. the mayor, Hope Caro of the Barrier, affirms that “the Medieval Fair is made by the citizens of Palma”. The president of Empa, the business association, Jose Ramon Rugeralso highlights the involvement of associative tissue and it also highlights the stalls, exhibitors that make up the medieval market. Among the companies from Palma that are exhibiting are La Dehesa de Palma, Apioliva and Cafeteria Goya.
