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The large Christmas tree Rio Murcia-installed by the city in the Plaza Circular and parties presides Murcia.
A show of music, dance and magic has preceded her on this afternoon in a ceremony that brought together numerous Murcia who did not want to miss the moment.
After a postponement due to rain yesterday, today was held as planned, leaving 20 dancers from the Glorieta to Redonda, following the route of the red tape, accompanying a drop that had previously left the riverbed Safe.
Once there, the youth's have given the Mayor and has illuminated the tree loaded with symbolism, since it highlights the close connection between water, river and Christmas, which unites all Murcia through streets and gardens.
The presentation of the festival program, the performance of magic and the interpretation of bonuses and carols have completed the act, giving official start of Christmas.
The big tree is more than 30 meters-equivalent to a building of ten plants-high and features special lighting, why can be seen from a long distance.
Microbombillas has 35,000 LED bulbs and 10, along with 80 white Christmas balls.
It is surrounded by a Christmas red tape that extends to the river, covering a length of 1.5 km, from the Plaza Circular in this case, the heart of the city, Alfonso X, Santo Domingo, Tatters, street Salzillo, Plaza Cardenal Belluga until you reach the roundabout, where you cross the river, dropping the belt to the course as a Christmas ribbon pendant.
Also, the City has installed seven trees 6 meters across the city, making the Christmas atmosphere reaches most strategic points: Glorieta Plaza Apostles, Plaza Mayor, Paseo del Malecón environment and the Pasarela Manterola, Square Flowers, watchtowers and Plaza La Opinion.
Thus, this "Water Christmas" reaches all corners of the city.
The initiative is promoted by the Department of Administration Modernization, Urban Quality and Participation, in collaboration with the areas of Employment, Tourism and Culture and Development.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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