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Dancing queens on stage in sold-out event By Adele Land More than 400 spectators packed out the multi-use artisan centre in Mojacar on Friday May 13 to enjoy a starstudded display of flamenco. People travelled from across the province and beyond to see the latest edition of the Mojacar flamenco gala, the second in the space of a few months. The sold-out evening proved to be so popular extra seats had to be brought in. The much anticipated event, co-hosted by Mojacar Council’s culture department and Francesca and Eduardo Girone saw four generations of dancers from the La Chanca district in Almeria perform for the enthusiastic crowd. Stars of the show included Mari Angeles Carillo, a teacher at the conservatorio in Almeria, her niece, Isa Ramirez, who dances with the Spanish flamenco ballet company, along with other members of the family, Ana Alonso and Mari Angeles Hernandez. The fast-paced steps, haunting music and colourful gowns had the audience waiting with
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Promenade parade THE new section of Mojacar’s promenade is due to be officially opened next week. The new stretch includes pedestrian and bike paths, parking areas, improved access to the beach and landscaping. See page 2
In full bloom THIS weekend Mojacar will be showing its most floral face with the eight local squares adorned with plants and flowers for the Indalos de Mayo festival organised by the business association. See page 2
Feeling blue MOJACAR is mourning one its blue flags this year as Las Ventanicas beach has lost the distinction due to stricter regulations. However all is not lost as another two local beaches have managed to keep theirs. See page 7
Clothing campaign bated breath for each display and the group didn’t disappoint. With every scene the dance became more passionate, the talented artists telling the story of the dance and drawing the audience into their spell. The two youngest members of the troupe brought the house down, and Alba Segura aged 10 and her sister Carmen, aged 6, delighted the audience with skills and moves beyond their years. The accompanying singing and music enhanced the display with singers, Edu Garcia,
Antonio Garcia and Cristo Heredia, David Delgado on guitar and Moises Santiago on percussion. After an almost two-hour extravaganza the performers took their curtain call to a standing ovation and the delighted audi-
ence tossed red roses onto the stage. Girone thanked Mojacar council for its support and told EWN she hoped to organise another Mojacar gala soon. She thanked EWN for its “excellent promotion” of the event.
TWO used clothing containers are to be installed in Albox to enable locals to donate their old rags to charity for recycling
or reuse. The council will inform of the location as soon as the bins are in place. See page 10
New location WORK has started on the new offices of the Justice of the Peace in Albox within the municipal buildings on Plaza Nueva. The facility badly needed better premises, the mayor said. See page 60