ISSUE NO. 1558
14 - 20 May 2015
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Cultures combine at European Day By Gemma Quinn C U LTU R E a nd c ommunity spirit were in abundance in Torrevieja at the weekend as Saturday saw two of the town’s most popula r a nd mos t importa nt events, the May Fair and European Day, come together. The European Day celebrations drew hundreds of international residents to Plaza de la Constitucion as Mayor Eduardo Dolon, along with Councillor for Foreigners, Rosario Martinez, welcomed the residents and various associations before the hoisting of the EU flag as the ‘Ode to Joy’ by Ludwig van
Beethoven was performed. Fol l owi ng t he cer em ony, there were performances by dance troupes, singers and bands from France, Bulgaria and Germany. Representing Britain was the Phoenix Band who concluded the morning’s event and Chloe Leigh who performed the song to the soundtrack of the film The Cucaracha Club, which was shot in and around Torrevieja. Billie Anthony Gaddess from Siesta Productions and writer of the film, said the group was delighted and honoured to have been asked to attend the European Day celebrations.