The crowning of the Gala Queen of the White Party yesterday marked the official start of the Spring Festival to the town of Valle del Segura held in honor of its patron saint, San Roque.
After the firing of firecrackers and rockets, and the traditional procession of the saint through the principal streets of the town of Blanca attended the coronation ceremony of Queen and the Children and Young Pilar Molina cry.
The herald received constant applause for a speech with a very original, in which he stressed his experience, way of living the big day this week - The Pilgrimage, and spent one jot to the Employer and poetry.
The event also featured a proclamation panocho recited by Emilio Soler.
The activities of the week of spring festivities continue on Wednesday, April 15, the day dedicated to sport and health and children of the municipality.
To this end, the Town Hall has prepared a hiking route through the mountainous areas of the locality, which will also be a photography contest.
In addition, young people can enjoy a day of amusement rides and the musical "The big Shalamar" free entry.
In the afternoon will take place the traditional cute contest organized by the Department of Women.
On Thursday April 16 will begin with the activity of sport and tourism, "White light", a hiking route that runs through the main viewpoints and the best places to observe the town.
In the afternoon parade is held on the queens and ladies of honor, accompanied by a parade of giants and the music of the Band, the Band's Musical The Informal and Uncle of the Pita.
At 22:00, the Victoria Theatre, is hosting a tribute to Plácido Domingo, Carreras and Pavarotti, the concert piano Three Tenors. "
Admission is free.
Friday is the day of the fiesta of the people.
After the Holy Mass celebrated at St John the Evangelist, the move to their pattern of Blanca in pilgrimage to his shrine located in the White camp, where they celebrate their special day with a meal it off until returning to move in procession to St. Roque to the parish.
The next day the offerings at San Roque, an act that takes place in the church square, which are moved from Blanca with fruits and flowers typical of this land.
Also offer regional dance pieces performed by the Rock orchard The Ciecón.
The Victoria Theatre will offer evening concert Paloma San Basilio in which the artist will present his last tour, Tour PSB.
Sunday is the day of the Local Fisheries Competition organized by the Department of Sport and the Environment along the Segura River Fishing Club.
Afternoon will be the parade of floats, parades and brass bands that tour the streets of the town announcing the end of the holidays.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Blanca