The hamlet of Sangonera the Green welcomed the arrival of May with an emotional pilgrimage dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, which brought together hundreds of the faithful.
Like every year, the statue was moved from the church of Our Lady of the Angels to the district of La Purisima, where they held a vigil around the image.
The next day he prepared a massive barbecue and a giant paella for 500 people.
The organizing committee last year bought a new silver crown and restored the sacred image.
For this year have paid for the preparation of a new banner, which was blessed on Saturday in a mass campaign, attended the headman, Juan Jimenez.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia