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Fiestas of the Magdalena de Castellón of Plana

The fiestas of the Magdalena dating from the 15th century, of interest, amongst other events, is the parade of 'Pregó' and the night procession of the Retorno.

These fiestas originating from the 15th century, became popular from 1945. The main events of the same is the picturesque procession of the Pregó, announcing the festivities; the procession of the Canyes to the hermitage of Santa María Magdalena; the night procession of the Retorno, with the image of the Crucification of the Purísima Sangre, and the procession of the 'gaiatas', that are 'tejos' and crooks with polychromatic illumination.