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Filà
Templaris
The Filà Cavallers Templaris of Calpe was founded in 1983 with its official incorporation into the Asociación de Moros y Cristianos, beginning its festive journey with youthful enthusiasm. Over the years, the filà grew in both numbers and prominence, standing out for holding key positions such as Alférez y Capitán Cristiano, as well as for representing Calpe in national events like Expo 92.
They experienced periods of expansion, changes of headquarters, and significant milestones such as the inclusion of women in leadership roles in 1991 and the addition of international members. Despite fluctuations in membership and the financial challenges of certain Captaincies, the filà solidified its status as a festive benchmark in Calpe. It has maintained an active, participatory spirit and a strong sense of festive brotherhood, shaping its legacy up to its permanent establishment in the year 2000.
Filà
Marins Corsaris
The Filà was founded in 1997 by a group of friends who, although they didn’t march that year, celebrated the festivities with their own kábila. In 1998, with more members, they officially inaugurated their kábila on Cervantes Street during Mig Any, presenting a banner embroidered by Milagrosa Pérez and a painting by Lourdes Otón. Juan José Mestre (“McGyver”) served as the first Cap de Filà, followed by Vicente Pastor in 2000. In its short but active history, the filà has won several awards in competitions such as foosball, manilla, paellas, and cabo de escuadra, while also promoting cultural activities like participating in historical forums and congresses.
Filà
Almogávares
The Filà Almogávares was founded on November 4, 1977, by a group of friends aiming to revive the Festival of the Santísimo Cristo del Sudor, which had been losing public interest. As pioneers of the Moros y Cristianos of Calpe, they began with around 30 members and have since maintained strong participation, standing out as the filà with the most Captaincies celebrated. They have passed through various kábilas and experienced periods of great harmony and enthusiasm, ultimately becoming a large festive family. On the occasion of the festival’s 25th anniversary, they emphasize the importance of preserving traditions and encourage the entire town to participate with passion in order to continue enriching Calpe’s festive and cultural heritage.
Filà
Contrabandistes
The Filà Contrabandistas was founded in 1979 by a group of about 30 young festival enthusiasts. After its dissolution in 1985, it was gradually reorganized with the inclusion of new generations. Born out of gatherings at the “Selecta” café, the group chose its name through a vote and formed a managing committee to structure the filà. Over the years, their children—and now grandchildren—have continued the festive tradition. Today, the filà has nearly one hundred members and keeps its original spirit alive, fondly remembering its founders and key figures such as Tere Cabrera and Leonardo Casado del Campo.
Filà
Mozárabes
The Filà Mozárabes de Ifach was founded in late 1979 under the name “Piratas de Ifach” by a group of friends and their families, belonging to the Moorish side. Their first Captaincy took place in 1983 with over 60 members. Over the years, they experienced memorable moments such as the tumultuous second Captaincy in 1988, which involved a change of captain and the unexpected selection of the Association’s standard-bearer.
After a period of decline and loss of members, the filà was revitalized by a group of young people who took the lead and succeeded in keeping the tradition alive. In 1993 and 1997, they celebrated their third and fourth Captaincies respectively, both carried out with dedication, a small number of members, and fundraising efforts such as trips to Port Aventura. This generational shift has been key to the continuity of the Filà Mozárabes de Ifach.
