1. Customs and
traditions
of Lucena

2. Christmas
During christmas, all
our streets are
decorated. A large
portal of Bethlehem
is installed in the
central square.

3. 5th of January
Children look forward to the
parade of the three kings. It is a magical night.

4. Carnival

5. Holly week, “Semana Santa”
A representation of the life of Jesus is shown in
the street with flowers, candles, and a float.

6. It is the most
important tradition
in Lucena.

8. The weekend of the
first Sunday in May is
the festivity of the
Virgin of Araceli.
There is a procession
with the image,
fireworks and a small
fair.
“FIESTAS ARACELITANAS”

9. During these
days, the
dresses of the
women are in
the traditional
costume

10. The fair ,“La Feria del Valle”
It is in September. A few days where the population
enjoys dancing the traditional “sevillanas”, eating and
drinking.

11. The horses walk in the
street, women dress in
'faralaes', and people drink
a typical white wine
'manzanilla'