Hands-on Heritage

Torrox is preparing for its beloved Fiesta de la Candelaria — and they’re doing it nan hands-on way.

In nan run-up to nan September 12 celebration, nan municipality is offering a bid of free accepted trade workshops done August and early September, giving locals and visitors nan chance to learn, create, and support centuries-old skills alive.

From August 18–22, participants tin dive into nan creation of weaving pinch esparto grass. The pursuing week, August 25 to 28, it’s each astir basketry. Then, September 1 to 5, nan attraction shifts to crafting zambombas (a accepted percussion instrument) and different woody tools. All workshops will beryllium held astatine nan Centro de Participación Activa connected Calle Angustias, 1, from 10:00 to 12:30, pinch constricted spots available.

The programme besides includes a screening of “La Candelaria 2024” connected September 4 astatine 17:30, building anticipation for nan main arena astatine nan Recinto del Faro connected September 12 — a nighttime dedicated to “recovering a tradition,” pinch music, fire, and organization tone nether nan Torrox sky.

Reservations are unfastened until August 14 via 600 144 771 aliases 952 53 85 25.

Organised by nan Town Hall, nan Villa Romana Interpretation Centre, and nan CPA — pinch thief from nan San Roque Women’s Association — this inaugural is astir passing down heritage, sparking creativity, and weaving together generations. One handmade trade astatine a time.

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