Carnival "La Remediadora"

Jaén Paraíso Interior

Event

Description

Performances by "chirigotas" (satirical carnival groups), a children's fancy-dress parade, individual and group competitions, and the traditional street parade. It is popularly known as "La Remediadora". Legend has it that the image of the Virgen de los Remedios was found by three residents of Ibros hidden inside a bell buried on an estate in Baeza, now known as "Huerta de la Virgen". Three attempts were made to take the image to Baeza, but miraculously, all failed. It was therefore understood to be the Virgin's wish to remain in the town of Ibros. This festival is celebrated in her honour, with 3 May as the main day of the celebrations. On that day, the Virgin is carried in procession along a route symbolising her transfer to the church from her now-vanished hermitage.