TRAVEL GUIDES DIRECTORY: COSTA CALIDA SPAIN

FESTIVALS

Holy Week Celebrations

In Murcia City, during the commemoration of the Holy Week (usually in March), Salzillo sculptures, carried over men s shoulders, are showed off through the streets of Murcia . Francisco Salzillo is such a celebrated sculptor that Murcia City even has a museum that is dedicated to his works. He has been known for his figures of wooden polychromed bodies of angels and other biblical personalities.

Fiestas De Primavera

The Feria de Primavera (or Fiestas de Primavera) launches on Easter Sunday with the proclamation of the " Bando de la Huerta. " This is a fun to watch occasion in Murcia, and its full blown celebration happens on the first Tuesday after Holy Week. There are parades of people who dance in the streets in colorful Murcia costumes. Even the spectators should be dressed in traditional Murcia costumes if they do not want to be left out during this day. As the streets are full of people from all over the world, a merry ambience is truly felt everywhere. No need to walk further for booze, as there are vendors at the length of the streets that sell alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Other activities during this week-long feast are the Battle of Flowers and Dance , Burial of the Sardira , bullfights , and folkloric events.

Battle Of The Flowers

Battle of the Flowers happens on the last Friday of August to welcome the Feria de Septiembre . During this event, several floats that are beautifully ornamented with flowers are on parade.

Carthagineses Y Romanos

Carthagineses y Romanos is a lively festival observed in Cartagena . The historical times of Cartagena is well simulated by the locals with the full-sized camp and the realistic portrayal of the battles during the 2 nd Punic War which happened several centuries ago. Not to be missed are the colorful street parades, lively musical events, and the spectacular fireworks display.

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