The election, which this year reaches its tenth year, was held last night at a dinner, chaired by the Mayor, attended by over 700 people
The Mayor of Murcia, Miguel Ángel Cámara, chaired the dinner last night organized by the Federation of Senior Citizens' Centres in the Municipality of Murcia to elect the 2010 Senior Queen and her four bridesmaids.
Next to the mayor and candidates for election, attended the meeting were Deputy Mayor for Social Welfare Policy and Equality, María del Carmen Pelegrin and President of the Federation of Senior Centers in the Municipality of Murcia, Simon Parraga Martinez.
After a narrow vote by the jury, was proclaimed Queen of 2001 Over Pilar Gallego, Aljucer center representative, who will be accompanied throughout the year for her four bridesmaids, Rosa Espinosa, Vistabella, María Vicenta Orea, San Basilio, Antonia Rosagro of Zarandona, and Laura Lax, Monteagudo.
The dinner, held at the restaurant La Torre, Bacons Bridge, brought together more than 700 people.
Before starting the meal, the 34 candidates presented in this issue held a parade down the runway, installed in the room, and received a badge of the city that was imposed by the Mayor.
In this new edition, is the tenth time is made, there have been 34 candidates, associated with higher centers of their neighborhoods and villages.
Starting today and throughout the year, the five will be protagonists of the events arranged by the major of the municipality, whether festivals, cultural weeks, etc..
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia