Filà Fúries Bursts onto Xàbia’s Moors & Cristians with a Bold, Feminine Flair

The Moros i Cristians fiesta in Xàbia keeps growing. This July, fourteen Filaes – seven on each side – will parade through the streets of Duanes de la Mar. During last weekend’s Mig Any 2026 celebrations, the Junta de Festes officially welcomed the Filà Fúries, a new group joining the Christian troops, bringing balance to the two main sides of the fiesta.

The new Filà is made up of 15 members, aged 21 to 23, formed by a tight-knit group of friends, many of whom have known each other since childhood. They decided to launch this shared project “with excitement and respect for this great fiesta”. Most of them are already familiar with it, having grown up participating in other Filaes – on both the Moorish and Christian sides – or performing in the Gala Parades with family and friends cheering them on. “We felt the need to build something of our own, something that fits our age and interests, while strengthening the friendship that binds us as we each start our own paths,” they explain.

Joining the fiesta wasn’t easy, they say. “We’ve had a lot of meetings to lay down solid foundations that give us confidence”. For months, the Fúries worked on a detailed plan to present to the Junta de Festes to support their inclusion. From the start, they knew they wanted to be a Christian Filà, to help balance the two sides. But they were also focused on building something sustainable. One of the most striking rules of their project is that no member may leave during the first five years.

Creating a unique identity that fits within a fiesta full of established styles and aesthetics has been another challenge. The Filà Fúries bases its identity on the idea of “wildness”. This style, which has gained momentum in recent years, is known for its raw power and intensity. Yet the Fúries add a twist: they bring femininity to the concept. Their name reflects their intent, embodying energy, strength, and character from a distinctly female perspective.

Visually, they favour dark and earthy tones, inspired by mountains, forests, and animal hide. The wolf symbolizes unity, camaraderie, instinct, and strength, reinforcing the image of a wild clan bonded since childhood, while the Christian cross anchors them to their side.

The wild style is challenging to bring to the parade. The Fúries promise to surprise audiences and ensure that “the hours of rehearsal will be visible on the streets”. “The way we parade and the costumes we wear don’t fully capture the image each of us projects. That duality – and the opportunity to contribute to the fiesta -excites us and motivates us to keep pushing our project forward,” they say.

Through the fiesta, the Fúries have found common ground to anchor their future. After years of shared passion and growing maturity, they are stepping forward, aware of the responsibility they take on and the effort all festival participants make to keep the celebration alive.

Beyond the aesthetics, Filà Fúries is a project of friendship and commitment. They are open to welcoming new members in the future and willing to adapt as circumstances change: “We want to nurture and grow our Filà”. Their arrival reinforces the dynamic, evolving nature of a fiesta that attracts more followers each year. The Moros i Cristians captivates; its authenticity sets it apart, while the camaraderie keeps it rooted in the spirit of community celebration.