L'Escaldà de la Pansa de Jesús Pobre, a return to the origins of the region

Grand Riu Rau del Senyor of Benissadeví hosted the Sunday morning the party Escaldà Jesus Pobre. With over 300 years of history behind this local tradition it is revived five years in the restored riu rau and aspires to be declared Intangible Cultural Asset of Patrominio Valenciano.

In 2009 was held for the first time this festival, promoted by the Association Rius Raus ViusWith the intention of recovering to the public the tradition of Scheldt of the Pansa. By then the riu rau was still in ruins, and was held in the Town Hall Square small EATIM.

A year later, and the restored riu rau, joined the celebration the Association of Residents of Jesus Pobre. In 2011 he was incorporated Dansa Jesus Pobre to close the acts of the day, and 2012 the relevance of the party increased with the presence of numerous officials who supported the declaration of the Scheldt as Intangible Cultural Asset.

Now, when five years have passed since it began to be held in the framework of the festivities in honor of Ben Al-Labanna, the Escaldà Jesús Pobre is very close to achieving his goal and has the support of numerous municipal entities throughout the region. Proof of this is the assistance of the mayors of Gata and Jávea, in addition to municipal representatives of the entire Marina Alta, to this year's celebrations.

For the party this year, EATIM took 500 kilos of muscat grapes that were scalded since Monday familiar with the process of converting grapes into raisins before the eyes of hundreds of people who do not want to miss the chance to see live how the Scheldt Pansa is performed.

It all starts with the lighting of the bonfire, through which they pass, gradually, baskets and grape baskets. After a few moments on the fire, they spread over a hurdle that has previously been built with reeds and allowed to rest in the sun. After time, the Muscat grape becomes a raisin, that raisin that is part of the history of the Marina Alta and that Jesús Pobre is recovering for the collective memory of the citizens of the region.

Its declaration as Intangible Cultural Asset, getting closer

Mayor EATIM, Javier Scotto di Tella said today that the record is in the Ministry of Culture needs the technical reports of the Consell Valencià de Cultura. A representative of this body is moved to the EATIM to see first hand what it is the ScheldtAnd according to the mayor, the party has all the elements to be declared as Intangible Cultural Property.

On Sunday an official event in the history and content of the party said was done, they visited elements of rural architecture as the Alquería de Colomer and work in the fields of grapes and raisins, showing an overview of heritage and the wealth of poor Jesus to move forward "with good feelings" la Scheldt.

According to Scotto, get the declaration of Intangible Cultural will be able to preserve and promote the richness of Jesus Pobre, in addition to promoting the cultural content as a tourist incentive and revitalize the economy of the local authority.

The fact that this particular tradition is open to the public for five years, is the last necessary to achieve the declaration item: get people to enjoy a party and folklore involved "the best wealth we have in our surroundings".