Bando de la Huerta is a spring festival celebrated in Murcia. I think it translates as "The group from the orchard / market garden", but someone correct me if I'm wrong!
The festival involves lots of groups of people (penas) who organise put up bars and restaurants (barracas). The fiesta celebrates local food and an agricultural theme is evident. Murica is refered to as "La Huerta de Espana" - due to the amount of fruit and veg grown in the province. It's that heritage which is celebrated at the bando de la huerta fiesta. Murcia also produces excellent "embutido", including sausages such as morcilla and longaniza. Look out for lemon leaves fried in sugared batterare a traditional sweet treat served at the fiesta.
The locals wear traditional brightly colored traditional Murcian agricultural clothes and there are processions involving floats, horses and animals.
The atmosphere is relaxed and during the day it's great for children and older tourists. As you would expect the party atmosphere continues late into the night.
Bando de la Herta is being celebrated on the 26th of April 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Police shoot out in Cartagena - 2 killed
A shoot out between the national police and drug runners, resulted in 2 deaths and 1 seriously injury. The seriously injured man was shot in the head by a police sniper. He is currently being treated in Santa Maria del Rosell Hospital in Cartagena.
Another accomplice was arrested at the scene. The survivors are aged between 30 - 35 years and Spanish Nationals.
The gun battle took place located near the streets of Sebastian Feringa and Alameda de San Anton in Cartagena
The regional police chief, Carlos Llorente, has so far declined to comment.
Another accomplice was arrested at the scene. The survivors are aged between 30 - 35 years and Spanish Nationals.
The gun battle took place located near the streets of Sebastian Feringa and Alameda de San Anton in Cartagena
The regional police chief, Carlos Llorente, has so far declined to comment.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Mazarron and Portman host Hill Climb Race
Petrol heads can get there thrills watching some hills climb races in Murcia. These are time trials up hills.
It's a great day out.
For more infomation visit the Murcia Automobile federation website:
FARMU.es
April 2nd and 3rd - Portman
April 23rd - 24th -Mazarron
It's a great day out.
- Stand somewhere safe
- Take a picnic
- Take Sun cream and Shade
For more infomation visit the Murcia Automobile federation website:
FARMU.es
April 2nd and 3rd - Portman
April 23rd - 24th -Mazarron
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