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Floral Procession and festive fun
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The Christmas Season kicks off today, starting with an expected 'river' of more than 5,000 local residents and neighbours who will be filling the streets this evening from 5.00pm for the annual floral processions.
Those participating may include many international associations including members of the local ex-services associations, the U3A, Rascals, Torry Army and Los Costaleros. It takes almost three hours for the procession to pass and present their gifts of flowers to Father Rocamora on the steps of the Inmaculada Church. Please not that parking will be very restricted this evening so please don;t park from where you migh be towed on the main thoroughfare. Lucy 617 693 922 marketing@thecoastrider.com
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The Nativity scene is also open 24-hours a day, and is especially attractive in the evening as many of the exhibits have lights and working models. Bring your camera to capture the fantastic models of the Bethlehem scene plus a few local references to Torrevieja landmarks, thrown in to add a special touch. Unfortunately, one of the most popular events in Torrevieja's International Calendar, the XIV edition of Carols on the Square has been cancelled this year. It was due to take place next Friday but for whatever reason or excuse tha the new Government will come up with,t the event will not take place unless they have a change of heart. However, the International Mass in the Inmaculada Church should still be going ahead at 7.30pm. There are a multitude of events for your festive diary taking place at Torrevieja Christian Fellowship, located at Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68, Torrevieja 03183. Next Saturday Saturday, December 10th, there is a Charity Concert in aid of ‘Age Concern’ with: ‘Crescendo International Choir’ and ‘Spangles Ladies Harmony Chorus’ at 7:00pm. Entry fee is 5:00€ with tickets available by calling 966 786 887 or 965 725 641. Their Carols At Christmas takes place on Wednesday December 14th at 7.00pm with a collection taken on behalf of Contra Cancer. On Sunday December 18th at 10:30 am their will be a TCF Carol Service followed by mince pies and that evening at 5:00 pm: ‘Songs for Christmas’ on stage at Zenia Boulevard. Their Christmas Day Service is at 10:30am. On Sunday 4th December 2016, there is a free Saxophone Ensamble concert at the Capitol Theatre in Rojales. In Torrevieja until 7th of December 2016 Friday, Lily and the Big Heads will be walking through the streets of the city. On Monday, December 5 at 12.30pm they depart from the Plaza
de la Constitución, Caballero de Rodas, Orihuela, Gabriel Miró, San Julián, Diego Ramrrez, Avda. Estación, Blasco Ibanez, Maldonado and Plaza Constitución. They follow a similar route at 5.45pm. On Tuesday, December 6 they start at 12.00 noon alongside the paella contest and again at 5.45pm. On Wednesday, December 7 they again walk at noon 12.00 and then twelve hours later they have a fun night of 'pranks' with Lily, the Ogre and the Wolf on Calle Blasco Ibanez. This morning, Saturday Saturday at 11.30am is a fun event for kids, the Gran encierro infantil de San Fermín Torrevieja 2016. It's sdvisable to wear white dress and until supplies run out, the Department of Fiestas will distribute a red handkerchief to all the participants. It starts from C / Maestro Vallejos and travels to Paseo Vista Alegre, where the portable plaza will be located for the arrival of the bulls and runners. Next Tuesday December 6th at 7.00pm, the first concert of the 2016-17 season of the Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra will take place at the Torrevieja Auditorium. This time, the orchestra will perform Holberg Suite, from the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, Edward Elgar’s String Serenade, Bejamin Britten’s Simple Symphony and the Concert for Marimba and String Orchestra, from the French composer Emmanuel Séjourné. Holberg Suite, Op. 40, was originally composed by Grieg for piano in 1884, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Danish writer Ludvig Holberg (considered by most the father of Danish and Norwegian literature). It was adapted for string orchestra just one year after by the composer itself, and it’s written in the baroque way (as a set of popular dances from that epoque). Elgar’s String Serenade in E minor, Op. 20, was composed in 1892, although it wasn’t performed for the first time until 1896 in Amberes. It was dedicated to his friend, the philosopher and amateur musician Edward W. Whinfield. The suite is believed to be a reworking of one of the first works from his youth, although the central Larghetto is considered one of his best and most mature writings, and very frequently performed. Britten’s Simple Symphony, Op 4, was composed between late 1933 and early 1934. It’s a work for string orchestra (or quartet) based on bits of score written for piano when the autor was a teenager. It’s dedicated to Audrey Alston, his viola teacher from his childhood. The Concert for Marimba and String Orchestra was written by Séjourné in 2006. Emmanuel Séjourné (born in 1961) is considered one of the best vibraphone and marimba players in the world, and this concert is nothing but a beautiful display to show the mastery of the soloist. Ticket Price: 6:00€ to 16:00€ Ticket Sales: C/Vicente Blasco Ibanez,23 every Monday from 10:00am to 1.00pm or at the ticket window of the International Auditorium prior to the show. The last night of the three day holiday period on Thursday features the solemn celebration of the Eucharist at 6.30pm with a procession with the image of oTorrevieja's Patroness, the Immaculate Conception. Route: Caballero de Rodas, Clemente Gosálvez, Paseo Vista Alegre, Joaquín Chapaprieta, Vicente Blasco Ibañez, Azorin and Caballero de Rhodes to the Arciprestal Temple. During the procession, on the arrival of the Purísima at the gates of the Cultural Society Casino of Torrevieja, the Virgin will be raised facing the sea and proceed to the firing of a monumental castle of fireworks. Upon arrival again from the Purísima to his Temple, the Salve Marinera and the Hymn will be sung by Torrevieja's Town choirs.