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Links to the videos shown at the AMUX Christmas reunion

12/13/2018

Who was Father Christmas? Was he a real person? Why does he wear a red suit and ride a carriage pulled by reindeer? This short video describes the origins of the Christmas festivities and the origins and evolution of the character of Father Christmas.

https://youtu.be/RMpEzJdvrtk

(Note:This has English subtitles.)

Thus, Santa Claus is symbolic of the seasonal ritual of giving gifts and togetherness. The gift of music is something we can all enjoy, and during this time of polarisation and disunity in the world it is good to use music to bring us together. This from Sabadell in Catalonia.

https://youtu.be/GBaHPND2QJg

Every year the John Lewis Partnership - a British employee-owned department store, founded in the 1860s, produces a special Christmas advertisement. This year they worked with the pop star Elton John to show how a well-chosen gift can inspire a child.

https://youtu.be/mNbSgMEZ_Tw

We all give presents to family and friends. But it is also important to remember those who we may not know. This from Germany.

https://youtu.be/wEK2Jwzqpg8

AMUX - Christmas celebration - 12/12

12/9/2018

AMUX has the pleasure of inviting you to our traditional Christmas celebration at the Soler Blasco Museum in Xàbia on Wednesday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m.
This year we will look into the story of someone who is part of Christmas in so many countries,
Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, Kris Kringle or Father Christmas.
As usual, we will sing traditional Christmas carols from different countries and we will enjoy festive food and drinks, including our famous mulled wine.

A guided tour, in Castellano and English) of the exhibition “Denia: a time of war and repression.” Nov 22nd

11/11/2018

On Thursday 22 November 2018 at 18.00, AMUX has organised a guided tour, in Castellano and English) of the exhibition “Denia: a time of war and repression.”
The exhibition can be found in the Centre D’Art L’Estacio in Denia, close to the underground car park La Via. http://www.denia.es/es/activitat/agenda.aspx?id=15377843709378640
We will meet at the Museum and if you arrive early you may like to visit the exhibition of toys on the top floor of the Museum.
Google map link
https://www.google.es/maps/place/Carrer+Calder%C3%B3n,+2,+03700+D%C3%A9nia,+Alacant/@38.8404072,0.108657,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x129e1b203dfdfbe9:0x5c53710e25a87dd!8m2!3d38.8404072!4d0.1108457

Visit to the the museum of Villajoyosa

11/2/2018

A guided tour of the museum including the laboratories of the "Bou Ferrer" underwater excavation.
A visit to the museum of Villajoyosa.
http://www.vilamuseu.es/en/
There will be guided tours of the Treasures of VillaJoyosa and the Bou Ferrer Shipwreck, in Castellano and English. http://vilamuseu.es/
9.00 Bus leaves the bus station in Avda. Palmela
10.00 Arrival in Villajoyosa , time for coffee
12.00 Guided tour of the Museum (around 90 minutes)
14.00 Meal in restaurant
16.30 Bus returns to Xabia

Price: 35 euros for members of AMUX, 40 euros non members
Price without meal 20 euros for AMUX members, 25 non members
Please book before 20 November and let us know if you wish to attend the meal, by email toamuxabia@gmail.com
Please book before 20 November at the museum or online at e-mail to amuxabia@gmail.com and paying by bank on account number ES11 2100 2735 1501 0033 8307 (La Caixa).
Please add your name and member number and “VILLAJOYOSA”.
The registration will be valid only after reception of the payment
*Be aware that you take part in AMUX activities at your own risk.

Exhibition "History of Telegraphy, Apparatus and Stamps"

10/22/2018

Coinciding with the exhibition "History of Telegraphy, Apparatus and Stamps", on October 23, at 6.30 pm, we will visit the Casa del Cable, in the port of Xabia.
The visit will be commented by Ramón Vidal, telegrapher.
We wait for you.

Visit to the Cova de Les Bruixes - 29 September

9/21/2018

Next Saturday, the 29th of September, the director of the archaeological excavations of the Cova de les Bruixes (cave of the Witches) (Poble Nou de Benitatxell), Miquel Sànchez, will go on a guided visit to the excavations. The route will begin at 6 pm at the Benitatxell Municipal Market, walking on foot about 2 kilometers to the site.
You can also go by car to the site, where there are parking spaces.

The Cova de les Bruixes is an archaeological site with extensive human occupation that the Iberian late period (II-I century BC) and continued during the Roman period (I-V century BC), but which is especially important during the Andalusian period (11th-13th centuries), with a later occupation, already in feudal times, from the 14th and 15th centuries.

Summer supper - Photos

7/17/2018

The AMUX Summer Supper on the terrace of L'Almàssera Restaurant, Xàbia - 6th of July 2018.

Visit to Villena: - Castle and Museum (Treasure) - May 20th

4/25/2018

Bus tour from Villena to Xàbia
8,30: Bus leaves Xabia bus station (Avd. Palmela)
10,30: Bus arrives at Villena, time for coffee
11,00: Visits to the castle and museum (treasure)
14,15: Restaurant meal and return

Price: 35 euros / 40 euros for non members, all inclusive
Please book before 7 May at the museum or online at e-mail to amuxabia@gmail.com and paying by bank on account number ES11 2100 2735 1501 0033 8307 (La Caixa).

Please add your name and member number and “VILLENA”.
The registration will be valid only after reception of the payment
*Be aware that you take part in AMUX activities at your own risk.
Info:
Atalaya Castle
The Treasure of Villena

Hike to the Roman walls and military camp on the Montgó - April 21st

4/2/2018

Hike on the Montgó (Penya de l'Àguila). Visit to a miltary camp from the era of the Roman Sertorian wars. Meeting point: Parking avenida Palmela (bus station) 09:10, car sharing to ensure as few cars as possible.
We will meet again on Carretera de Jesús Pobre, at 09.30, entrance to the Parc del Montgó, marked P in the sketch. This is a mountain route, so you will need to wear suitable footwear, and a walking stick would be useful. You will need to bring water and a snack. The total duration will be about four hours. Participation in the route is voluntary. Everyone participates at their own risk.

ROUTE - Click to enlarge

Talk: Excavation of the archaeological site of La Rana / Les Puntes - 7th March

3/2/2018

Wednesday 7 March, at 19.30 pm

Talk by Joaquim Bolufer, Director of the Xabia Museum
Excavation of the archaeological site of La Rana / Les Puntes

Between February 12 and 23, the first excavation campaign was carried out at the Rana / les Puntes archaeological site within the municipality of Gata. The intervention, promoted by the University Institute of Research in Archeology and Historical Heritage of the University of Alicante and the Museum of Xàbia, has been supported by the Town Hall of Gata and has been carried out with the participation of students of the university

The Rana site, known since the 90s, is a pottery from Roman times that produced various types of amphorae - especially flat base, type Galoise IV - as well as other common ceramics (dishes, jugs, jars, basins, etc ...) and construction materials.

Today, we will present some of the data obtained in this first campaign, which is still in the phase of inventory, classification and study.