From early morning, Orihuela has experienced one of its most significant events: the 'Día del Pájaro'. The festival, which is part of the city's cultural heritage, brought together festival-goers, authorities, and thousands of residents for a day full of tradition.
The festive epicenter moved to the City Hall, where the solemn lowering of the Glorious Banner of the Oriol took place, accompanied by the national anthem. Subsequently, the banner was entrusted to Juan Martínez Tomé, this year's Standard-Bearer.
The procession, led by the banner, paraded through the old town towards the Cathedral of the Savior. The 'Comparsa Caballeros del Rey Fernando' guided the transfer of the images of Saints Justa and Rufina to their parish, preparing for the religious ceremonies.
In the Cathedral, during the Mass of the Reconquest officiated by the Reverend Luis Ortuño Gallud, one of the most emotional moments occurred: the reverence of the Glorious Banner of the Oriol before the main altar, a gesture honoring the ancient precept of bowing only to God and the monarch.
The procession then proceeded to Capuchinos Square to pay tribute to the medieval heroine Armengola in front of her monument, a key figure in the city's reconquest.
The day concluded with a massive parade of the Moorish and Christian factions through the center of Orihuela, marking the grand finale of a celebration recognized as being of International Tourist Interest.
