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The Franciscans and the origin of the tamborada

Híjar, Bajo Martín, Teruel

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The Franciscans and the origin of the tamborada

Historical milestone · Híjar, Bajo Martín, Teruel

Image of Híjar, not of the place itself.

In 1517 the first duke of Híjar brought Franciscan friars to organize the Semana Santa processions. From that initiative begins the tradition of drums and bass drums that in 1980 was declared of national tourist interest.

1517

Photo: Juan Emilio Prades Bel (CC BY 4.0)

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