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History and art together in more than 200 events and events for the whole family, which become the capital of the region "a hotbed of joy and participation" exist, forward José Ballesta.
Parades and performances, exhibitions, children's workshops and poster own recall this year the foundation of the Council and the holding of the first Fair of Murcia, now 750 years ago.
Tradition and innovation go hand in hand and, for the first time, there will be fashion shows and a musical horse show at the heart of the city, as well as water skiing and sailing in the Segura.
The band of the General Air Academy will offer a concert at the Plaza del Romea on Saturday 3rd
Feria de Murcia meets its 750 years of life and, because of this date marked on the calendar of Murcia town, the city will be dressed up to host "a retrospective celebration in which the past and present will come together, tradition and vanguard, in about 200 events planned ", said the mayor José Ballesta during the presentation of the program of the Fair 2016;
an act that was also attended by councilors of the government team, groups of the opposition and representatives of associations, organizations and sponsors festeras.
The programming of the Fair has been articulated around four axes: "The history of the city and its council, the river and the bridges, the street as a space for socializing and a tribute to Murcia and Murcia with the participation of Peñas huertanas and the opening speech by the Orfeón Murciano Fernández Caballero ", listed the mayor.
Thus, the capital of the region is going to make during these 13 days "a hotbed of joy and participation with musical and artistic performances, food tastings, fashion shows, children's entertainment, sports and entertainment events for all ages," forward today the mayor, who stressed that "more than fifty venues in the city will witness the celebrations in which they are called to share all Murcia, visitors and tourists who wish to join."
The official program will begin, as usual, with the arrival in town of the patron saint, the Virgin of the Fuensanta, that next Thursday, Day 1, will leave his sanctuary to preside from the Cathedral these celebrations which will run until 13 September, the day of the pilgrimage;
although the program includes more activities until 1 October.
750 years watching us
Parades and performances, exhibitions, children's workshops and poster of the Fair itself recall the history of the city and the foundation of the Council (current City Hall) 750 years ago this year.
In this regard, they highlight the exciting delivery of keys to the infant Alfonso, which organizes the great family of Moors and Christians Moors and homage to King Sabio in the Cathedral, with the interpretation of a cantiga to Santa Maria.
Also, the Spanish conquest and the seal of the Council also have no place in activities aimed at children, with children's workshops in museums.
"And in this edition we remember the 750 years of life of the Feria de Murcia, since King Alfonso X the Wise, among the privileges granted to the city of Murcia in 1266, established holding a large annual fair in September that has lasted until today ", said the mayor.
Fair is a "roots and wings," said the mayor.
In this regard, it emphasizes the empowerment of Huertana Round to the Virgin of La Fuensanta in which this year the Federation of Peñas vegetable garden and folk groups, with the crew of Patiño in front of desfile- be involved, and will welcome the Cathedral Monday night before the pilgrimage.
Moreover, the main innovations of this 2016 include the following:
• Concert by the AGA.
Saturday, September 3, from 21.00 in the Plaza del Romea.
The band of the General Air Academy will give a concert outdoors.
• Fashion shows in the Plaza del Romea.
Wednesday, September 7, from 12:00 pm until the afternoon, the Plaza del Romea host 'Made in Murcia', an event that combines design, crafts and fashion, including fashion shows, open-air market and meetings murcianos young designers.
• The horses conquer Belluga.
Thursday, September 8, 21 hours.
Belluga Square hosts the first equestrian show 'Murcia Ride'.
• I Sailing Regatta 'Murcia River'.
Saturday, September 10, from 11 to 14 and from 17 to 19, and Sunday, September 11, from 11 to 14. The Segura River between the footbridge Miguel Caballero and the New Bridge, hosts the exhibition regatta with boats' optimist 'surf and paddle boards.
• Water skiing and surfing in the night paddle Segura.
Saturday, September 10, from 10 to 24. Exhibition waterskiing (wakeboard), compared to Mills River.
From 20 to 22 hours, night paddle surf display.
• First child cooking contest MINICHEF.
Sunday, September 11, from 10.30 pm in the gardens of the Malecón.
A specialist jury, led by Chef Top Chef murciano July Velandrino, choose the best child cook Murcia.
Inscription for children between 6 and 12 years in www.gastrotallerdefornet.es.
Funding from sponsors
During the presentation, the mayor and representatives of the sponsoring companies signed cooperation agreements by which these companies contribute financially, along with the city, the organization of the acts included in programming.
The essentials of our Fair
The grounds of the Malecón again be another year a fundamental stage of the Fair, which will be held the XIV Wine Fair and Gastronomy 'Gastrovín' orchards traditional and live performances, the camp and medieval market, craft shows , etc.
The inauguration of the 15 gardens will be on Thursday, September 1, afternoon.
Another essential place to visit is the FICA and its funfair, whose opening and porches will take place on the same Thursday night.
That evening special discounts (2x1) and Tuesday 6 is, once again, the child's day (half price on all attractions) will be offered.
Belluga Square will host the coral and historical proclamation offered by the Orfeón Murciano Fernández Caballero, with more than 170 performers, from 7 to 80 years;
an open and full of surprises that will take place on Friday, September 2, from 21.00 cry.
Musical performances of all kinds will be held in the auditorium of Fofó, Murcia Park, Parking New Condomina Mall, Artillery Barracks, Malecon, and room REM, with performers such as Rozalén, Muchachito Bombo Inferno, Henry Mendez, Pablo Lopez and Loquillo.
Manuel Carrasco (September 23), Raphael (September 24) and Malu (October 1st), will perform at the Plaza de Toros, once the pilgrimage.
Fair Murcia could not be understood without the Moors and Christians, whose camp will open on Monday, September 5, at night, in the gardens of the Malecon.
Since that day the performances of the various groups, drawing contest, children's party, a tribute to Alfonso X, parades, pageants and performances in the Plaza Belluga happen.
Of course, also the Bullfight be a key element of these days, not only the figures integrate the poster afternoons in the arena of Condomina, but for the full program to be developed around this festival: opening speech, bullfighting snacks, exhibitions, competitions and gala achievers, among other events.
The river, leitmotif of the festivities
The river Segura will be the leitmotif of "a festive and family atmosphere" -calificó crossbow: from the attractions of the FICA, to leisure activities in bridges and gardens Malecon.
Thus, besides the most innovative water sports, Segura river will also host the XXVII Championship of Spain Fishing and Freshwater Fishing Contest XIII 'Feria de Murcia.
Also in the vicinity of New Bridge have organized children's shows, jugglers acrobats, trapeze artists and magicians who will perform in the evenings, with free access for the whole family.
Sport and Culture
Throughout this September there will also be an important sporting events battery (water sports, 3x3, races, championships, etc.).
The city will also host various cultural events (concerts of the main bands of our municipality, activities at museums, opera, exhibitions and outdoor rooms, etc.).
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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