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The festival featured performances of folk Chorus and Dance Group Virgin of the Rosary that gave an overview of the traditions and history of the town folk
The town of Puerto Lumbreras last night welcomed the twenty-fifth edition of National Folklore Festival attended by more than one hundred people.
The traditional event, which took place in inner enclosure Nogalte Castle, featured a performance by the Choir and Dance Group Virgen del Rosario gave an overview of the dances, costumes and sounds rooted in folk traditions of the municipality.
Thus, in his twenty-fifth year, the Festival was attended by over 60 artists, showing the tradition of the town of Puerto Lumbreras with 16 dances from Puerto Lumbreras and its districts, like the Jack of seven, the Jack of Puerto Lumbreras, Malaga typical, or partying.
In this sense, the event also had representation also Murcia and Andalusian folklore through dance in traditional costumes on display locally and regionally.
Councillor for Culture and Tourism, Maribel Martinez, said: "The National Folk Festival each year becomes important, and it has become one of the most important folk performances at regional and national levels. In this 2012 edition has surrendered tribute to the folk traditions of our town, incorporating Samples of Folklore in the Region of Murcia and Andalucía "
The current group of Songs and Dances Virgin of the Rosary was established in 1980, and currently make up more than 60 people, including members of the rondalla and dancers.
His work focuses on the conservation, recovery and distribution of music, dance and traditional costumes of the town.
The group has participated in festivals lumbrerense National and International Folklore leading to other countries like Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Turkey, Romania and France.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras
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