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White honors, as every year in spring, its patron saint San Roque.
The wake of Blanca on the morning of their big day holiday parade to the sound of the "Uncle of the Pita" and after the Mass at St John the Evangelist, depart in procession, accompanied by a San Roque, to the Hermitage field.
During the procession, the pilgrims accompanying their boss, who on the shoulders of his "Sanroqueros" goes to the chapel, enjoy the countryside, the smell of rosemary, rock rose and mastic.
This year, thousands of residents and visitors have walked the three miles of track between eucalyptus and garden, sharing the feast and traditional meals of the day, the omelette, fried rabbit with tomato, egg or monkeys.
The sound of ringing bells in the tower announces the arrival parish of San Roque to the sanctuary together with all of Blanca, while orchard begins Mass in his honor, sung by Huerta Peña "El Ciecón."
After the mass, all of Blanca, whether with family or friends, enjoy a morning in the field, which is venerated in the image of San Roque since the Patron Saint of White intercede during the plague epidemic that devastated many parts of Spain in 1828 and that White was fought.
The neighbors come to pass thyme sprigs by the Holy yagas to get his blessing.
This year, the City has launched an awareness campaign to show how this plant should be collected to protect it.
After enjoying a day of coexistence and brotherhood in the country, in the vicinity of the hermitage of San Roque, of Blanca return to their village, again accompanied by his employer, that the rhythm of the musical group of informal, back the Church of the town, where he remained until the spring festivals next year.
The festival will continue throughout the weekend with many activities scheduled until Sunday, the parade of floats and fireworks that will end this week Big White.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Blanca
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