Between 6 and 8 November, daimiel showcased a weekend filled with cultural and charitable events, highlighted by the Historical Days, the return of the Passage of Terror, and various activities aimed at community engagement.
The weekend kicked off on Friday with the IX Historical Days held at the Comarcal Museum. This event featured three presentations focused on different periods of local history, including demographic evolution, the participation of a local resident in the Moroccan War, and the experiences of the population during the Napoleonic invasion.
On the same day, the Espacio Joven resumed Halloween activities that had been postponed due to a train accident in Urda. The Passage of Terror, titled “The cursed mansion of the 13 doors,” reopened its doors with an elaborate setup that took approximately a month and a half to prepare. Around 45 participants were involved in portraying characters and scenes, supported by a team of seven responsible for the setup. The mayor of daimiel, Leopoldo Sierra, and the councillor for Youth, Román Ortega, visited the venue to witness the organisers' efforts.
On Saturday, a guided tour of the historic Stoltz organ at the parish of Santa María la Mayor was conducted in collaboration with the Tourism Department. This initiative aimed to educate participants about the history and functioning of the instrument, which was built in 1865.
Sunday saw the Association of Residents from daimiel in Valencia celebrate the traditional Day of daimiel, which included a mass and floral offering to the Virgin of the Crosses at the parish of Jesús Obrero and San Mauro, followed by a communal meal. During this gathering, José Luis Moreno Maicas, a councillor from the Valencia City Council, was honoured as the 2026 Honourary Member for his support in naming a street in the city after Las Tablas de daimiel. The first deputy mayor, Alicia Loro, led the municipal representation in the absence of Mayor Leopoldo Sierra.
The weekend's programme concluded on Sunday afternoon at the Teatro Ayala with “A Year of Cinema,” a charity festival organised by the Amanecer Dance Academy in support of ADIFISS. The show featured choreographies inspired by films such as Titanic, 101 Dalmatians, Moulin Rouge, Aladdin, and The Mask of Zorro. The performance also included acts involving individuals with disabilities as part of an inclusive dance initiative. Proceeds from ticket sales will support the activities and projects of ADIFISS.
