The Maro Feria de las Maravillas (Fair of Wonders) got underway yesterday, with the election of the Queen of the feria and her maids of honour, along with the junior king and queen. The Feria continues throughout this weekend as follows:
Saturday 8th September 2012
The day’s activities begin at 9am with the diana floreada. At noon a Mass will be held in honour of the Virgen de las Maravillas after which will be a perfomance by Charanga Los Tropicales in the square.
There will be music and dancing at 7.30pm with the groups Nueva Imagen and Alalba.
The procession of the Virgen de las Maravillas starts at 9pm, with the participation of the Nerja Municipal Band. During the procession there will be a fireworks display and on arrival at the temple, the patron will be received by Rumba Dos Mil and Coros y Danzas from Maro.
After the procession, the festival will continue with the star performance of the night, by the group Plaza Sur.
Sunday 9th September 2012
Sunday’s events begin at 11am with another diana floreada with the Nerja Bugle and Drum Band, San Miguel Arcangel. The feria continues at 1pm in the Plaza de Las Maravillas with a tripe tasting courtesy of the Nerja Caves Restaurant followed by music and dancing.
At 5pm there will be children’s games in the square.
A tribute to the elderly will be held at the Home and Community Center starting at 6.30p.m. starring Placido.
The music and dancing start at 8pm with Nueva Imagen followed by fireworks at midnight.
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