"Moros i Cristians" (in catalan) or "Moros y Cristianos" (in spanish) , literally means Moors and Christians, and is a set of festival activities which are celebrated in many towns and cities of the Valencia Country (like in Elda); according to popular tradition the festivals commemorate the battles, combats and fights between Moors (or Muslims) and Christians during the period known as Reconquesta (from the 8th century through the 15th century). 
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