Protocol, ceremonial and music as elements linked to the development of ceremonies: The example of the Festival of the Mysterious Llum [Light] of Manresa

Abstract

The relationship between ceremonial protocol and music is evident in various manifestations and institutional events and also in cultural and other areas carried out by societies throughout the centuries and, in addition, music is a fundamental element in the development of a ceremony. This article wants to show that they are truly significant elements in a context that refers to events that occurred in the 14th century in the city of Manresa, and their evolution to the present day, which can be extrapolated to other similar events. Thus, together with a protocol that they follow with authorities from different areas – king, bishop and city councilors – their own music – specifically Joys and a March –, with their various versions that have formed and are part of the ceremonial of these acts. and its religious and civic commemorations.