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Among the activities to be performed between 7 and September 8 include a parade through the streets of Old Town, a performance at the Corredera street, the inaugural session of the FIF, the animation of the groups in the "Feria Chica" , lorquina jot at the foot of the Sanctuary Patronal, the closing of the Festival and the opening of the exhibition of photographs of I FIF Photo Contest Virgen de las Huertas
The Deputy Mayor of Lorca, Francisco Montiel, received this morning at the Palacio de Guevara participants at the XXVII International Folklore Festival "Virgen de las Huertas" groups, which as usual is held in our city on the occasion of the celebrations in honor of the Virgen de las Huertas, Patron of Lorca.
The Deputy Mayor said that "during the 7 and 8 September culture from four countries will meet in Sun City, that during these two days will become the city of folklore. Over 100 participants will parade and performances in different places of the city, as well as sightseeing and recitals in the vicinity of the "Fair Girl" and participate in two galas on stage at the Plaza Rey Sabio, unique setting for any event held in our city with Patronal sanctuary background ".
Montiel has reported that "the acts have started today at 10:30 am with a parade of all participating groups from Indonesia, Angsana Prabala Ballet Folklorico, Paraguay, Folkloric Company Saraki, Colombia, Ballet Folklorico and the host Formerly, Choirs and dances Virgen de las Huertas, which have toured the main streets of the old town. Following this reception the four groups will perform in the Corredera street where they show all Lorca folk culture of their countries through their dances " .
"Activities will continue this afternoon at 19 pm with the opening of the exhibition of photographs of the I Photo Contest FIF Virgen de las Huertas that will last until next September 11 and will take place on the premises of the Neighborhood Association Virgen de las Huertas. later, at 22:15 hours the inaugural keynote Speaker at the International Folklore Festival Virgen de la Huertas will take place in the Plaza Rey Sabio. After completion of the participating groups Indonesia, Colombia, Paraguay and Songs and Dances Virgen de las Huertas make an animation in the "Fair Girl" by Madonna near the Alameda de las Huertas and playground ".
"Tomorrow September 8, big day in our city, at 10 am the groups that have participated in this festival will make a sightseeing tour of the city of Lorca and the Fortaleza de Sol where they can see first hand the wonderful treasures that hides our city. in the afternoon, as a novelty, and to mark the 30th anniversary of Songs and Dances Virgen de las Huertas, will perform at 21 pm in the Plaza Rey Sabio a massive lorquina jot Santa María la Real de las Huertas where all Lorca who wish may pay homage to our patron dancing Jota Loca their feet before entering the temple after finishing the procession on the occasion of his name day upon completion of this act, at 21.: 30 hours, will be the closing of the Virgen de las Huertas FIF also in Plaza Rey Sabio ".
The Deputy Mayor added that "in addition, during the two days of the Festival is to make the II Photography Contest, in which anyone who wants to participate can take pictures of the activities to be performed within the Festival Thus, the winning photo becomes the poster image of the Virgen de las Huertas FIF next year. note that this contest has a first prize of 200 euros and a second of 100 euros ".
Francisco Montiel stated that "through the efforts of Songs and Dances Virgen de las Huertas this festival, framed within the program of the festival in honor of Santa María la Real de las Huertas, Patron of Lorca, has become a meeting point many cultures around the world for two days visit our city and fill our streets with color, music, dance, joy, and especially show at the foot of the Shrine of our patron in the heart of the lorquina garden ".
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca
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