Douglas Days Celebrations Unite Teba & Melrose In The Heart Of Andalucía

From August 21 to 24, nan Malaga Province colony of Teba will observe its 19th twelvemonth of Douglas’ Days, a show that pays homage to Sir James Douglas and his pivotal domiciled successful nan 1330 Battle of Teba against nan occupying Moors.

This year’s arena will characteristic a historical twinning pinch Melrose successful Scotland, wherever Douglas’ bosom and remains rest, together pinch humanities reenactments, accepted Celtic music, and mediaeval markets.

Sir James Douglas, dubbed “Malaga’s ‘Braveheart’”, died fulfilling King Robert I of Scotland’s dying wish to transportation his embalmed bosom to nan Holy Land. En route, Douglas joined Alfonso XI’s forces successful nan conflict against Granada’s Nasrid kingdom, helping successful nan reconquest of nan Castle of nan Star. The conflict claimed his life and those of astir of his knights, whose remains were later returned to Scotland.

The festivities statesman connected Thursday, August 21, astatine 8pm pinch a position of John Barbour’s The Bruce by Professor Fernando Toda Iglesia. That evening, successful Constitution Square, piper Leslie Thompson will execute nan Douglas’ March to Teba.

On Friday, August 22, location will beryllium a mediaeval marketplace which opens astatine 7pm connected Calle San Francisco, featuring bagpipers, parades, and interactive thoroughfare theatre. The charismatic opening ceremonial successful Constitution Square will beryllium followed by José Verdugo’s play Tears for Itaba. At midnight, Celtic people set Stolen Notes will execute successful La Plaza de España.

Saturday, August 23, successful nan day will see a reception for dignitaries and visitors, a parade, and nan screening of Kike Mesa’s documentary James Douglas, nan Man pinch Two Hearts. Starting astatine 9.30pm, The Conquest of Teba’s Alquerías will guideline visitors done streets themed arsenic Arab, Jewish, and Christian quarters, complete pinch mediaeval markets. The nighttime ends pinch a performance by Mardanis, Sephardic and Eastern euphony artists.

The arena finishes connected Sunday, August 24, pinch unfastened entree to Teba’s historical sites, including nan Municipal Historical Museum, nan Castillo de la Estrella, nan Holy Cross Church, and nan Hermitage.

Douglas’ Days is getting bigger each year, and 2025’s thoroughfare statement will beryllium nary objection successful an look of community, history, culture, and world bonds, and will bring Teba and Melrose person than ever.