The first Bethlehem of cardboard with figures in real size and the Great Cavalcade of Three Wise Men stand out in the wide program of activities that will be developed until the 8 of January
All prepared in Campos del Rio to receive Christmas 2016 that comes loaded with activities of all kinds and for all audiences.
Organized by the Department of Festivities and with the collaboration of associations of the municipality, sport, theater, music, entertainment and entertainment from this Saturday 17 and until next January 8, fill these holidays in the town.
As a novelty this year, the first Bethlehem performed by the local artist, Maria Luisa Abenza Lison with figures in real size of carton stone stands out and will be inaugurated on Saturday afternoon.
In the morning, activities will begin with a Children's Christmas Storyteller at the municipal library.
Already in the afternoon and after 16 hours, Avenida de la Constitución will host one more year the traditional market 'Las 4 Plazas' where artisans from Campos del Rio and the regions of the River Mula and Northwest will exhibit their products.
The afternoon session will be completed with inflatables and animation for the smallest ones in charge of the monitors of the Campos del Río Dynamics of the Mixed Employment and Training Program, workshops of Christmas sweets, live music of the musical group of Albudeite and the performance of Batukada Percussao.
At 17:30 hours will be ignited the Christmas lighting and starting at 8 pm you can taste the traditional gachasmigas made by the Associations participating in the market.
Blend of flavors and creativity with the best products of the area in the 16th Route of the Tapa
To complete this first Christmas weekend, on Sunday 18, from 12 o'clock, camperos and visitors will enjoy a Sunday morning where the local cuisine will be the protagonist through the most original and innovative tapas that will satisfy the most demanding palate served In eight bars and restaurants of the municipality
The mixture of flavors, smells and creativity will be the strong point in each of the elaborations created in the kitchens of the establishments of the municipality and that can be tasted by camperos and visitors for only 2 € with drink included.
In addition and as in past editions, to participate has a prize, this time will draw a suggestive Escapaterapia for 2 people to the Spa of Archena consistent maintenance and access to the thermal pool.
To participate in the raffle, during the route, the tapasporte that will have to be sealed in each establishment after tasting the cap, may be requested at the premises attached to this XVI edition of the Route of the Tapa de Campos del Rio.
The mayor of Campos del Río, María José Pérez Cerón, wanted to highlight and thank, "the involvement in these dates so marked of the different associations of the municipality and the effort that one year more the councils of Celebration and Culture to complete a program Of activities designed for all audiences and where children will be the main protagonists ".
On the other hand, the first mayor said that "these actions will make it possible to boost the municipality and the commerce and hospitality sector, which has called for buying and consuming in local establishments, also during these Christmas days."
Pérez Cerón used the presentation of the Christmas program to announce the launch of the Christmas School for children up to 12 years to be held at CEIP San Juan Bautista from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 27 , 28, 29 and 30 December and 3, 4 and 5 January.
The mayor explained that "this Christmas School aims to facilitate work and family reconciliation to parents during the holiday period of students who will perform during these days playful activities and reinforcement outside the school program."
Source: Ayuntamiento de Campos del Río