The memory of The Desbandà A tragic episode of the Spanish Civil War, hidden in oblivion for decades, has begun to gain greater visibility in recent years. Between February 6 and 8, 1937, thousands of people were caught in a brutal attack by the rebel side as they fled the city of Málaga, heading for Almería. It is estimated that between 3.000 and 5.000 people died in this attack directed primarily against civilians and militiamen.
To remember and honor the victims, Xàbia and Benitatxell will host a series of talks Organized by the La Desbandà Association, which aims to raise awareness of this dark episode of the Spanish Civil War. journey It will begin this afternoon, Thursday, November 27th at 17:00 PM at the Xàbia Social Centerwhere the first talk will take place. Tomorrow, Friday, November 28, at 10:00 a.m., the IES Antoni Llidó in Xàbia will host a second conference, followed by a talk in Benitatxell at 18:30 p.m. municipal library.
In these meetings, the president of the La Desbandà Association, Rafael MoralesHe will be one of the main speakers, sharing details about the massacre and the historical memory of the event. In addition, [name missing] will be present. Mayte Perez, partner, representative of the association in the Valencian Community and resident of Xàbia, who promotes these activities year after year to keep the memory of the events alive.
The memory of La Desbandà has become an act of historical vindication in recent decades. In 2012, the Andalusian Regional Government declared the Málaga-Almería road As a site of historical memory, and for several years now, an annual 220-kilometer march has been organized to retrace the route taken by the refugees during their tragic escape, in which they were mercilessly bombed by Franco's air force. This march, which seeks to remember the dead and raise awareness of the tragedy, is becoming increasingly well-known and has the support of various towns, such as Xàbia and Benitatxell, which this year have decided to join the commemoration.
These talks are part of a broader campaign to recover and transmit to new generations a historical memory that remains unknown to many. With the participation, on occasion, of survivors This painful episode aims to humanize a tragedy that, despite the passage of time, continues to affect the families of those affected and the towns where this massacre took place.
The community of Xàbia and Benitatxell is preparing to pay tribute to the victims of The Desbandà and to publicize this historical episode which, although painful, is an essential part of our collective memory.
More talks and conferences like this, please.
In Xàbia, we're not interested in this story or myth. In our town, more than 40 innocent people were murdered by the Reds, 10 of them from Xàbia. You, Julio, are not and never will be from Xàbia.