There are many fiestas in Spain but not many bring history alive in a such a way as the Murcian city of Cartagena in September when they cover two-hundred years of history during the Carthaginians & Romans Festival.
This festival isn’t serious however, it is vibrant, entertaining, informative and for all the family, not only those interested in history. It manages to capture the moments in history that defined modern Spain in a way that is entertaining for all.
The festival begins with the lighting of a sacred fire followed by a deluge of re-enactments, including everything from bloody battles with the Roman Empire to the wedding of Hannibal. After even more battles and victory marches, the festival closes with the extinguishing of the sacred flame, which in reality puts out one flame and starts another in the form of a flurry of fireworks that follow. To find out which side actually won, you’ll have to attend. It is on the 21st September 2018 to the 30th September 2018, so mark your diaries now. You will see history come alive before your eyes, with costumes and re-enactments as good if not better than most films you have seen of a similar nature. Highly recommended.
http://cartaginesesyromanos.es/