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Elche
(in Spanish) or Elx (in Valencian) is a city located in the comarca of
Baix Vinalopó, in the Alicante province which, in turn, is a part
of the Valencian Community, Spain. Part of the municipality is coastal
but the city is some 15 km (9.5 miles) from the Mediterranean Sea.
ELX
LGTBI (Gay, Lesbian, Transsexual & Bisexual Association of Elche.
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August
13th. La Nit de l'alba (The night of dawn). Fireworksin honor of the
patron saint of Elche, Virgin of the Assumption.
August
14th & 15th. The Misteri d'Elx (Elx Mystery Play) is a liturgical
drama dating from the Middle Ages, which is enacted and celebrated in the
Basilica de Santa María in the city of Elche on the 14th and 15th
of August every year. In 2001, UNESCO declared it one of the Masterpieces
of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It commemorates the Assumption
of Mary. More at Wikipedia
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