Carpet mosaics

BEAUTIFUL mosaics carpeted the streets of Tijola in honour of the Virgin of Fatima as Tijola celebrated its Patron Saint on May 13 and 14.

The entire streets of Tíjola were converted into a highly spectacular setting given the originality with which they are adorned with stunning patterns and extensive carpets of coloured sawdust shavings.

The Fatima festivity in Tijola, which has been celebrated since 1951, is currently one of the most artistic manifestations of ephemeral art in the province of Almeria due to its beauty and showiness.

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The festivities, which will receive the declaration of Andalucian Tourist Interest this summer, were enjoyed with paella, live music and a popular festival.

The vice president of the Provincial Council, Fernando Gimenez, toured the streets of the municipality together with the mayor of Tíjola, Jose Juan Martinez, who proudly showed him one of the traditions that have been kept alive since 1951.

The urban artistic beauty is created by the local residents themselves who take to the streets every year with their cardboard patterns to draw the decorations on the asphalt.