Friday 12 July 2013

LEIVA FIESTA - JULY 2013



The Mazarrón hamlet of Leiva begins Friday July 12 its festivities in honour of the Virgen del Carmen. The festive programme was presented by the Councillor of Celebration, Isidro Coy, and Mayor Headman and Representative of the Neighbourhood Association "Virgen del Carmen" of Leiva, Juan Soler. 

Also, the Headman invited neighbours to"the opening of the exhibition of furniture that was in the houses of yesteryear. A sample of which I am proud because the neighbours have turned chests and all types of furniture and fixtures"said Soler. The inauguration, scheduled for 22pm on Friday July 12, will be the event that starts the programme in which the tradition again has a special value.

So, at 22:30 pm there will be the opening speech this year by Fernando Méndez Morales, an engineer who was born and spent his adolescence in Leiva and that "I am looking forward to his opening speech," said Soler , adding that "thereupon the Queen, Queen Child, Queen of the 3rd Age and this years Mr Leiva will be crowned. There will be a musical show that will feature performances by singer Karmen Rivero, who acted in the past Celebrations of Mazarrón with great success. "

On the evening of Saturday 13th  is the thirteenth meeting of “gangs”, the big piñata and delivery of a certificate of recognition to the most supportive neighbour of the parish which will be delivered to Vicenta  Jorquera Lopez. He lends his land to provide parking  during the holidays and the family also gave land for the construction of the present chapel. Besides crews meeting, which will include those of Morata, La Hoya de Lorca and Zarzadilla de Totana, the night has a scheduled performance of singer Rosa María Luján of Lorca.

Sunday the 14th is the day of the competitions and championships, beginning with the boules at 9 am on the outside of the restaurant "Casa Colorá". At 2pm there will be a giant paella for all residents and in the afternoon the chicken competition and motorcycle run. At night, the music will be provided by Fede Romero and Fabio "La Pinilla".

After resting on Monday, celebrations return on Tuesday 16th with a Mass in honour of the Virgen del Carmen at midday and the delivery of a badge of honour to neighbouring Antonio Méndez Morales "El Benigno". At night dance act Mazarron group "Dánzate" and the magician comedy "Charly" will entertain and the competition to crown “Miss Visitor”. There will also be raffles for prizes every night including first prize of a kid goat on the night of Friday 12th, which has been donated by neighbor Juan Alberto Vivancos Mendez.

The Councillor of Celebration, Isidro Coy, wished all Leiva neighbours "to spend a good holiday” and gave thanks for the involvement of  “the Union of this Parish and Leiva, not only in the festivity of Mazarrón, but also in the preservation and enhancement of the heritage of the Municipality as evidenced by the restoration of the chapel, and we invite you all to visit and support these parties made with great effort and much love. "

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