There will also be a gastronomic Conference of Spoon and Chato in attached restaurants |
The Councilor for Tourism of the City of Lorca, Francisco Morales, the president of Hostelor, Jesús Abellaneda, and the manager of Lorca Taller del Tiempo, Mª Ángeles Lirón, presented this morning the 11th edition of the Traditional Massacre of Chato Murciano, which It will take place during the bridge of the Constitution, from December 6 to 8 in the Castle of Lorca, as well as the gastronomic Days of Cuchara and Chato, which will be held from December 6 to 15 in different restaurants attached to our city.
Francisco Morales has pointed out that "the December bridge is a time when pig slaughter traditionally begins to be able to have sausage and other products throughout the year. This weekend we can enjoy in the Castle of Lorca the taste of our land with the most typical products of a variety of native pigs from the Region of Murcia and of great gastronomic value such as the Chato Murciano ".
The Councilor for Tourism has added that "from the City Council we want to show Lorca and visitors how artisans make sausages in a traditional way by demonstrating where we can follow the process of a slaughter, from the exploded view to the realization of sausages and tasting of typical dishes. We encourage Lorca to climb this bridge to the Castle and enjoy this family experience. "
To complete the day there will be different and varied activities such as theatrical visits;
guided visits to the Alfonsina Tower and the Synagogue;
children's entertainment during the meal;
and raffles among the attendees.
"As a novelty, this year we will have an archery exhibition thanks to the Archery Club of Lorca ArcoLorca- on days 6 and 7. To facilitate the assistance of all citizens who wish, the train will be in operation tourist to climb the castle, which will leave from 11h from La merced uninterruptedly, "said the mayor of Tourism, Francisco Morales.
The manager of Lorca Taller del Tiempo, Mª Ángeles Lirón, said that "the prices of this activity are 7 euros for adults and 6 € for children (between 5 and 12 years old). During the three days that the activity will last, for only € 5 will also be able to taste the most delicious dishes of the Lorca killing.In this sense it is worth highlighting the advantages of having the Amig @ de Lorca card, with which Lorca can attend for free, and that can be requested at the Center of Visitors of Lorca, at the Tourist Office of Plaza de España or at the Castle ".
Spoon and Chato Gastronomic Days
For his part, Jesús Abellaneda explained that, in addition, "from Hostelor and in collaboration with the City Council, we have organized a new edition of the gastronomic days of Cuchara and Chato, which will take place from December 6 to 15. These days offer tapas and menus with traditional dishes of stews and Chato Murciano ".
In this way, "the established establishments of the city, will offer homemade stew dishes on their menus in order to recover those dishes of yesteryear and contribute to the non-extinction of this native pig breed in the area. Already in previous editions incorporated these tapas for the good acceptance that these snacks have in our city, "said Abellaneda.
The establishments that participate this year and will be marked with the poster of the conference at their door are: Phelans;
Mimo's coffee bar;
Crimar bar;
Bar Plaza of Spain;
Tebeo coffee bar;
Expresso coffee shop;
Nova cafeteria;
Tere House;
Cervecería Las Columnas;
Inn Lorquino;
Casa Musso Restaurant;
Casa Roberto Restaurant;
Crimariem Restaurant;
El Segoviano Restaurant;
Sybarite Restaurant;
La Peña Restaurant;
Los Cazorlos Restaurant;
Four Canton Tavern;
La Cepa Tavern;
Tapería The Agency;
and Tapería Nuevo Olympia.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca