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This weekend Estepona celebrates its annual International Christmas Festival, this year entitled “Nuestra Navidad” or simply “Our Christmas”.
This is an opportunity for Estepona’s international community to celebrate its cultural diversity with music, dancing, food and drink in a celebration of Christmas around the world. Organised by Estepona’s Tourism Office, this year promises to be a great show with representatives taking part this year from Cudeca, Mexico, France, AREME, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, Morocco, Argentina, Philipines, Royal British Legion, Age Concern, Alzheimers Association, Italy, Asociacion la ONCE, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Peru, American Club Costa del Sol, ADANA, Asociacion de Mujeres Peñas Blancas, APRONA, Nuevo Futuro, Cruz Roja, American Club of Estepona, Andalucia, Patagonia and Wales. There is always plenty of activities and entertainment, both on the main stage, in the foyer, and on the numerous stands, so make sure you get there on time so as not to miss anything, oh! and have a light breakfast so as to be able to try all the wonderful food on offer from around the world. The Festival starts at midday and continues to 7.00 om (ish). Programme:12 noon Opening ceremony followed by music by the group “Orquesta Dynamic”. 1.00 pm Ballroom dancing by Mariví Rodríguez 1.30 pm Musical performance by Pastoral “San Juan” from Alhaurin de la Torre. 2.00 pm More music by the group “Orquesta Dynamic”. 2.50 pm Greek dancing with Coasta and Sotiri. 3.00 pm Music from Ecuador. 3.15 pm Performance by the Bolivian group Amaru Inti. 3.30 pm Musical performance by the Pastoral “Campanilleros de los Junquillos” from La Linea. 4.00 pm Performance by the La Milana Dance Academy. 4.30 pm Music by the group “Orquesta Dynamic”. 5.15 pm Brazilian music and dance group directed by Tania Ferreira. 5.45 pm Pastoral “Nostalgia Navideña” from Estepona. 6.15 pm Performance by the La Milana Flamenco Group. 7.00 pm Closing ceremony. |