Benalmadena Fair And Romería – A Spectacular Show Of Community And Tradition

Benalmadena Pueblo is preparing for its Feria and Fiestas successful honour of nan Virgen de la Cruz, a colourful ceremony of religion and organization from August 1 to 3.

The festivities statesman pinch nan Fiesta of nan predetermination of nan apical Ladies and Gentlemen of nan arena connected Friday astatine nan Los Nadales Fairground, followed by nan expansive Romería connected Sunday, offering those truthful acold unfamiliar pinch specified an arena a heavy dive into Andalusian traditions.

On August 1 astatine 8.30pm, nan fairground will big concerts, featuring performances by nan Benalmádena Pueblo Dance School and Mister Proper. The arena includes nan predetermination of nan Queens of Benalmadena successful 3 categories: Baby (2-6 years), Infantil (7-13 years), and Juvenil (14+ years). There will besides beryllium a barroom group up and food stalls for what will beryllium a monolithic organization thoroughfare party.

The Romería connected Sunday, August 3, starts pinch a 9:30am Holy Mass astatine nan Hermandad del Nazareno, followed by a colourful 11am convoy of 13 dressed up carretas to Casablanca Park. Live euphony from Nuevo Día and Kalima will enliven nan rustic setting. A romería is simply a accepted Spanish belief pilgrimage, a operation of devotion and festivity, communal successful Andalusia. Participants travel, often successful dressed up carts (carretas), connected foot, aliases connected horseback, to a ineffable site, honouring a patron saint and carrying rosemary. There will beryllium music, dance, and accepted attire successful a lively showcase of Spanish culture.

For locals, this arena is simply a heartfelt tribute to their patron saint, which brings together nan organization successful pridefulness and devotion. Expats will find nan intense processions and taste displays a captivating preamble to Andalusian heritage. Note that immoderate streets will beryllium closed during nan Romería, truthful scheme recreation accordingly.