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of the fiestas. After a spectacular white palm tree of fireworks, the bonfires all over the city are set alight and blaze away amid much merriment and dancing and singing, while fire-fighters shower the merrymakers with water in what is known as the “banyá”. The event takes place from 21st
June to information from:
http://www.hogueras.org.
After their first fundraising campaign on behalf of the AECC in Torrevieja in 2015, Rock Against Cancer will return to the stage on Saturday 10th June in Torrevieja. Neil Watt, the owner of Torreveja’s original rock pub-cafe, Monroe’s said “We received great support from musicians and the public in 2015 and we are now looking for more bands, sponsorship and your support for our next Rock Against Cancer concert on June 10th, 2017”.
Already signed up on the bill are local punk band Sensa Yuma, Wild Side, Atlanta Records and RAIS, with others to follow. Any bands wishing to take part should contact Neil directly for more information. The bottom part of Calle Apolo, Torrevieja, will be closed off to traffic for the day, with a huge street party hoping to raise as much money for fighting cancer and raising awareness. The zone is at Calle Apolo 12, beside Monroe’s Music Pub and the AECC office, where a stage will be set, followed by great afternoon and evening of music, fun and laughter, all for a great cause.
Neil added: “We need the support of the public to make this day successful. If any individuals or business would like to help with sponsoring the event, please contact me directly. Sponsorship money goes towards the rent of stage, sound equipment, toilets etc so that the maximum profit from the event goes directly to the AECC and the cancer cause. We look forward to seeing you at the fair.” More details on their dedicated Facebook events page: Rock against Cancer / 2017.
If you are on the lookout for a Spanish fiesta full of colour and tradition, the Elda Moors and Christians Fiesta is for you.
24th Participants June, with more will be parading
in Elda from the 1st to the 5th June 2017. Almost 6,000 local residents take part in these parades. The fiesta serves to commemorate
the invasion
by the Moors and their eight centuries of occupation before their expulsion by the Christians in 1492. Yes, the same year that Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The centuries of occupation were not peaceful, there were continuous wars and attacks. The fiestas recreates these battles,
military marches and parades bringing the past alive.
The Craft Market at the Cuevas del Rodeo in Rojales is open on the 1st Sunday of each month in the morning from 11am to 2pm. It’s is a fun place to visit if you are looking for a small gift, piece of art or decoration. Local artists put their work on display along with other craft works to browse and enjoy. Also on the 1st Sunday of each month is the Ace Cafe Classic Car event, on the street outside La Torre Hotel in Los Montesinos from 11am to 1pm. Admission is free.
The Torrellano Miniature Steam Train is run by the friends of the railways association. It is normally open on Saturdays between 4pm and 8pm with Miniature Train Rides during May to October on the 2nd Saturday of every month between 4:30pm and 7:30pm. Their Train Museum is open every Saturday from 4pm to 8pm. Donations of 1.50€ are the norm to enjoy the experience.
Also look out for various Tapas Routes taking place around the Alicante region.
We try to ensure that all information on forthcoming events is correct. We advise you to check any information as there are sometimes last minute changes or cancellations which are out of our control.
Calling all groups and charities. Send your forthcoming events and information to
editor@qffocus.com. See page 4 for deadlines.
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