Euro Weekly News - Costa de Almeria 26 May - 1 June 2016 Issue 1612

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SSUENN 1555 //2623 - 29 PRIL 2015 IISSUE OO . .1612 May - 1A June 2016

COSTA DE ALMERÍA

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Floral fiesta fun

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Launch postponed THE official inauguration of Mojacar’s seafront promenade has been postponed for the time being as the coastal authorities have yet to sign the work off, the council has reported. See page 4

Beauty and fame THE ‘most beautiful villages in Spain’ network has joined the international version of the organisation, meaning Mojacar is now on the ‘most beautiful villages in the world’ list. See page 5

Standing united ALMOST 200 people turned up for a peaceful protest in support of Helen and Len Prior, who lost their home to bulldoz-

By Adele Land Hundreds of people passed through Mojacar pueblo last weekend, May 20 to 22, to enjoy the floral displays and events of the ‘Indalos de Mayo’ fiesta. The whole village looked spectacular with floral displays both real and crafted adorning doors, windows and balconies of homes and businesses. Visitors were invited to discover the eight ‘Indalo men’ located in different parts of the village, each standing around three metres high. The Indalo man is a local symbol of the area. Each Indalo man was created using ironwork dressed

with hundreds of colourful carnations, each in a different colour scheme. To encourage locals and visitors to get involved in the floral fun, the framework was only partly filled with flowers and members of the public were invited to finish them off, using flowers handed out at local businesses or bought from flower stands. The weekend began on Friday at midday with the opening of the festival, followed by a fashion show of flamenco dresses. On Saturday afternoon the little ‘Mojaqueras’ (local children) paraded into the main square dressed in delightful costumes and carrying flowers,

accompanied by the school band. Women dressed in typical local costumes accompanied by the Rociera Choir and the municipal band also paraded through the streets inviting visitors to take part in the party. The children later made a flower offering to the Indalo man in the cave of Mariquita la Posa. Visitors enjoyed a fantastic

dance and music show late into the evening, performed by the Coro Rocio, Francesca Girone and other artists. Sunday, the final day, was dedicated to the children, with games, music and a bouncy castle. The fiesta was organised by the Mojacar Pueblo Business Association, in collaboration with the Mojacar Council.

ers in 2008. AUAN President Maura Hillen told EWN that the turnout was better than expected. See page 12

Keep it clean ALBOX residents have been reminded of the location of the rubbish and recycling centre, following complaints from locals about areas used as dumping grounds. See page 65

Sensible request A REQUEST has been lodged for Albox Council to allow the public library to open at weekends until July to allow provide students with a quiet place to swat for exams. See page 71


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