Gala dinner - Cervino Award

The Cervino Prize is an award established in 2000 by the Society of Festeros del Santísimo Cristo de la Agonía. This award is given annually and is intended to recognize and honor people or entities that have contributed significantly to the Moors and Christians festivals in Ontinyent, either through their activities, research, or general support for the festivals.

The name of the award pays tribute to Joaquín José Cervino, Magistrate and romantic writer, who was the author of the texts of the Moor and Christian embassies that have been recited since 1860 at the Moors and Christians festivals in Ontinyent. These texts are an essential part of the festivals and have great historical and cultural value for the city, having been declared the act of the embassies, where the verses of the embassy are recited, as an Intangible Cultural Asset of Interest by the plenary session of the Consell de la Generalitat Valenciana.

The Award The Cervino is awarded at a ceremony held at the Casino of the Sociedad de Festeros. The award winner is chosen by the Governing Board of the Sociedad de Festeros, which evaluates the candidates' contributions over time. The award winners include individuals, entities and associations that have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to preserving and promoting the traditions of Ontinyent.