Tuesday 28 May 2013

ATALAYA FIESTA STARTS 31 MAY



On Friday May 31 the Village of Atalaya starts its celebrations in honour of Corpus Christi to be held throughout the weekend. The programming was presented by Isidro Coy, Celebrations Councillor and Flora Alarcon, Representative of the Cultural Association "La Atalaya" and Headman of the hamlet. Coy  thanked "the great effort that the residents of La Atalaya have made to designing a comprehensive programme, which will hopefully be enjoyed by all citizens of Mazarrón".

Alarcon explained the acts that make up the festive unveiling programme to begin this Friday, May 31 at 21:30 pm with the opening of the festivities by Paquita Cañavate. Next,  the Kings and Queens of the Parties will be chosen followed by a performance by Sevillanas group "San Juan" of Morata. The night will also feature Ricky "El Andaluz Chico".

On Saturday June 1 activities also begin at 21:30 pm with a performance of the ballet "Peña El Salitre". Laughter and art are assured on Saturday night with performances by Frank Cano, who will stage his show "Ella es El" and the Mazarrón group"Los Luisos". Besides traditional musical bingo there will be karaoke expected to run until the arrival of the light of dawn.

On Sunday June 2nd there will be a cycle ride from 09:30 am and at 12 noon will be  traditional “rociera” Mass, performed with great skill and new repertoire, from "Aires de Mazarrón ". The Mass will be followed by a snack provided by the bar "La Fundicion" and a large paella from Neighbourhood Association "Puntas de Calnegre". In the afternoon, games and contests take place including the sweet dessert contest. At night, there will be a musical performance, the traditional piñata with dozens of gifts and of course, delicious fritters.

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