Puerto de Mazarrón and Leiva pay homage to the patron of the sea on 16 July. A date specified in any coastal town in Spain because it is the day that is dedicated to the patron of the sea, La Virgen del Carmen. The municipality also pays homage to "Star of the Sea" with events scheduled in Puerto de Mazarrón and the hamlet of Leiva, where this title is the patron.
In Leiva, acts in honor of the Virgen del Carmen will begin on Friday 15 at 10 pm with the opening of the exhibition "Esparto Traditional Crafts" by the artisan basket maker Casto Bellestar Alvarez. The exhibition will see a variety of works by him. Most are inspired by traditional objects of this area, and some are still useful for everyday life today. The exhibition will be in the Social Hall in Leiva, next to the church.
Half an hour later, will be the cry of these festivities that will be borne by Pilar Lopez Jorquera. Pilar Leiva Jorquera is a local of Leiva and great-granddaughter of the neighbour who donated the land for the church built in its present location. Shortly before 11 pm will see the election of the homecoming queen, the queen and the queen of children's seniors.
On Saturday 16, Holy Mass will take place at noon in honor of the patron accompanied by the Group "Aires de Mazarron." At night, there will be a piñata for all ages from 9.45p and there will be the performance of Ricky "Chico El Andaluz" and his dancers. During the course of the evening Mr. Leiva 2011 will be elected. At one o'clock there will be a “migas” competition.
On Sunday 17 at 9 am the petanque contest starts with valuable prizes, among them the highest quality hams. At 2 pm is the giant paellla. In the evening, at 8.30pm more competitions take place.
At 9.30pm is the magician and comedian act "Arlekin." This night also elects Miss Visitor and chocolate con churros will available for attendees. The activities end with a raffle to cover the expenses of the fiesta. In the event of any profits, they will be donated to the church funds.
In Puerto de Mazarrón, the fishermen will also pay homage to their protector. On Saturday from 6 pm Mass will be held at the fishing harbor with the participation of the pilgrims' choir of Mazarrón. After the Mass, the popular sea procession will take place with the image of Our Lady by the Bay of Mazarrón. On return to the fishing port, the image will be carried in procession to the church of San José.
In Leiva, acts in honor of the Virgen del Carmen will begin on Friday 15 at 10 pm with the opening of the exhibition "Esparto Traditional Crafts" by the artisan basket maker Casto Bellestar Alvarez. The exhibition will see a variety of works by him. Most are inspired by traditional objects of this area, and some are still useful for everyday life today. The exhibition will be in the Social Hall in Leiva, next to the church.
Half an hour later, will be the cry of these festivities that will be borne by Pilar Lopez Jorquera. Pilar Leiva Jorquera is a local of Leiva and great-granddaughter of the neighbour who donated the land for the church built in its present location. Shortly before 11 pm will see the election of the homecoming queen, the queen and the queen of children's seniors.
On Saturday 16, Holy Mass will take place at noon in honor of the patron accompanied by the Group "Aires de Mazarron." At night, there will be a piñata for all ages from 9.45p and there will be the performance of Ricky "Chico El Andaluz" and his dancers. During the course of the evening Mr. Leiva 2011 will be elected. At one o'clock there will be a “migas” competition.
On Sunday 17 at 9 am the petanque contest starts with valuable prizes, among them the highest quality hams. At 2 pm is the giant paellla. In the evening, at 8.30pm more competitions take place.
At 9.30pm is the magician and comedian act "Arlekin." This night also elects Miss Visitor and chocolate con churros will available for attendees. The activities end with a raffle to cover the expenses of the fiesta. In the event of any profits, they will be donated to the church funds.
In Puerto de Mazarrón, the fishermen will also pay homage to their protector. On Saturday from 6 pm Mass will be held at the fishing harbor with the participation of the pilgrims' choir of Mazarrón. After the Mass, the popular sea procession will take place with the image of Our Lady by the Bay of Mazarrón. On return to the fishing port, the image will be carried in procession to the church of San José.
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