jueves, 15 de abril de 2010

5.2) Fiestas típicas de Álora (*)Celia y Mari(*)

In Álora, parties are very lively. The people here are very happy and are always partying. The four most popular festivals are:
The Carnivals
It's a party in which everyone can participate. It's fun because everyone dresses up in the style they want and the best costume wins a prize. The party is very set, everyone involved must be in costume and sing something that matches your costume. There are dance groups, clowns, ... It's a special night full of magic and humour in Álora

Holy week

Holy Week in Álora is a very traditional custom of the town. Álora Holy Week has been celebrated for centuries, all his saints are very special an d old, especially the Blessed Jesus of Nazareth of the towers, known as The Lord of t he towers. Still, each of the other saints have their unique and special thi ngs, and each has their guild and followers. The most important day is Good Friday, Álora is full of people from everywhere who come to see the "Farewell." On this day come paratroopers and legionnaires make it very exciting. The Lord of the towers and the Virgin of Sorrows is located in the lower plaza of Álora and they're seen off in a special way, many people even cry of emotion ... After the meeting in the lower square and the paratroopers farewell after running up the throne of the lord of the castle towers accompanied by many people who also runs up to acco mp any his beloved throne. When the throne arrives in the towers drop their flowers and people try to catch them so excited. Once everything is over the paratroopers and legionnaires who were in the square with the virgin marching.

PILGRIMAGE OF THE VIRGIN OF FLOWERS


La Virgen de Flores is our patron, along with the Virgin de la Cabeza. His image is in the Convento de Flores, two kilometers from the village of Alora. In September events are held in honor of our Patron. The Virgin is lowered to the Church of the Incarnation to celebrate the ninth and the Sunday after September 8 (day of the patron), including carriages, wagons, horses and pilgrims on foot, the Virgin goes to the convent.

FAIR ÁLORA


Álora Fair held in late July and early August. In the precincts of the Day Fair, located in the Plaza "Fuente Arriba", confraternities, associations and bars in town are crammed to the public until eight at night. There are performances of DJs and live music. On the night fair is held in a compound located in the vicinity of the village.
Atractions, Hut Municipal, stalls and other entertainment will delight everyone. In Alora Fair held various sporting events (domino tournament, Miguel Bootello Memorial chess, football, clay pigeon shooting, etc ...). It also is host of the singing competition Trilla.

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