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CARTAGENA's towns are embracing innovation and creativity to make their festivities even more exciting for both locals and visitors. As the patron saint festivities continue throughout Cartagena the streets come alive as these celebrations become the high light of the year for many ‘Cartagen eros’. The Council of Canteras recently hosted its firstever ‘crazy car race,’ where young participants revved up the engines of their ‘crazy cars’ to com pete in a thrilling race from Santa Emil ia Cemetery to Virgen de la Soledad Church. This event was organised by the neighbourhood association. Laugh ter, competition, and excitement filled the air as participants vied for the title of the fastest racer. Additionally, this year, the Plaza Pico Roldán will host a ‘concentration of classic cars and mo torbikes’ on August 10. Other towns are also hosting their own unique celebrations. Perín will celebrate the ‘Day of the Donkey’ on August 5, an event that involves a colourful parade of floats. Despite limited resources, the town
Where tradition meets innovation
Council has allocated €100,000 in sub sidies to support neighbourhood asso ciations in organising their popular fes tivals. These local festivities are not only about celebration but also about
preserving traditions and fostering a sense of community. As the festivities continue, there will be foam parties, live music, and even a Cartagena bowl ing tournament!
Dazzling display mations, adding an exhila rating dimension to the fes tivities. This display paid homage to the patron saint, drawing residents Image: Facebook/San Javier Town Hall
SAN JAVIER celebrated the Day of Santiago Apostol, Spain's patron saint, on July 25 with an electrifying air show by the Patrulla Aguila. The precision flying by the Patrulla Aguila's skilled pilots dazzled spec tators with daring manoeu vres and synchronised for
Image: Facebook/Aavv Canteras
REVVING UP CARTAGENA SUMMERTIME FUN
A special celebration on the day of Santiago Apostol.
and tourists alike together to witness the spectacle. The crowd cheered and clapped as they watched the display from the beach es along the Costa Cálida. The day finished with a fire
works display and a con cert. The Day of Santiago Apostol is celebrated on Ju ly 25 every year and it is a bank holiday in the region of Galicia and the Basque Country.
SAN PEDRO DEL PINATAR’s municipal summer and sports schools are buzzing with 1,300+ children. The Mayoress, Ángela Gaona, visited alongside council members to witness the thriving programs. The De partment of Equality pro vided 750 free spots for kids aged 3 to 12 in July and Au gust across three local cen tres. An additional 60 kids enjoyed the Summer School of Performing Arts at
the Emerging Arts Centre. The services aim to aid working parents during summer, funded through collaboration with the Min istry of Equality and the Re gion of Murcia Govern ment. The Multisports Summer School and Sum mer Swimming Courses saw enthusiastic participa tion. An average of over 400 students daily enjoyed vari ous sports and games at the Municipal Sports Facilities!