A Sweet Start: Dolores’ First Melon Cut

On Thursday, July 24, Dolores celebrated nan 3rd yearly version of nan “First Cut of nan Dolores Melon,” officially kicking disconnected its section melon harvest season. The arena took spot successful 1 of nan town’s fields, symbolising Dolores’ ongoing committedness to supporting its farmers and locally grown produce.

The ceremony brought together cardinal section figures, including Mayor Joaquín Hernández, section promoter and businessman Juan Miguel Montaner, and councillors David Nortes, Efrén Zaplana, Raquel Sirvent, and Carmen Gil. Regional parliament personnel Ana Belén Juárez, nan president of Riegos de Levante Margen Derecha, and nan head of La Unió de Llauradors successful Alicante besides showed their support for nan initiative. David Nortes, nan Councillor for Agriculture, had nan honour of performing nan inaugural cut.

Following nan ceremonial cut, attendees were treated to a tasting convention wherever nan unsocial qualities and exceptional flavour of nan Dolores melon were showcased done a accepted pairing of melon and ham. Prepared by nan vice president of nan ACIRA (Association of Chefs and Pastry Chefs of Alicante), nan tasting allowed nan guests to acquisition nan melon’s renowned firmness, sweetness, and unique section characteristics. 

This arena not only marked nan commencement of nan melon season, but it besides reinforced Dolores’ dedication to sustainable agriculture and supporting section farmers. Through its promotion of certified, high-quality, integrated produce, nan municipality intends to fortify its cultivation practice and while encouraging responsible consumption.