Fiesta de la Rompida de la Hora

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The deafening sound of thousands of drums expresses the pain of Jesus’ death in L’Alcora every Good Friday.

At midday on Good Friday,l’Alcora comes alive with a powerful sound as over a thousand drums beat in unison, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. This collective rhythm fills the air with emotion, making the tradition a truly moving experience.

The beating of the drums, known as the rompida, expresses the pain of the death of Jesus Christ. In Plaza de España, members of the town's brotherhoods gather eagerly, awaiting the chime of the hour marked by Repés tower. A chosen individual is invited to initiate the rompida by striking their drum four times. The silence is shattered by the eruption of thousands of drums, filling the square with an overwhelming roar. 

After the initial rompida, the procession of drums makes its way toward Plaza de la Iglesia. Here, a religious ceremony takes place, culminating in another rompida, this time initiated by the parish priest.

Since its inception in 1991, the tradition of l'Alcora's drum procession has attracted visitors from all over, eager to experience the unique and powerful emotions evoked by the resounding beats. Come and experience this Good Friday custom in l’Alcora, which, alongside Alzira’s Tamboradas, was recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018.

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Start date

29/03/2024

Ending date

29/03/2024

Type of interest

Autonomous tourist interest