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199 acts are part of a program of events aimed at all audiences and ages (26/08/2015)

Among the new features this year is the change of scenery of the proclamation, which Parrandboleros delivered in the Plaza Belluga first.

The Mayor, José Ballesta, stressed the role of the Segura River, which is the hub of activities in the holidays.

The poster, designed by Carmen Artigas, is an invitation to return to childhood and become captivated by the magic of the show.

They're going to be 13 days of holiday with 199 acts aimed at satisfying the demands and interest of all audiences and all ages.

The official program will begin, as usual, with the arrival in the city of the patron saint, the Virgin of the Fuensanta, that next Thursday, Day 3, will leave his sanctuary from the Cathedral to preside over the celebrations.

The Mayor, José Ballesta, accompanied by the Councillor for Employment, Tourism and Culture, Jesus Pacheco, presented this morning to the preachers of Murcia Fair 2015, Parrandboleros, and the author of the poster, the artist Maria del Carmen Murcia Artigas.

The event was also attended by councilors of the government team and the spokespersons of the municipal groups PSOE and change Murcia, Jose Ignacio and Jose Ignacio Tornel Gras and representatives of associations and organizations and sponsors festive.

The Segura River, the backbone of the city, also have a key role these days and will be a focus of activities.

On the one hand, its flow will be the theme of the festivities: from the attractions of the FICA, up proposals on the bridges and the Malecon gardens, and on the other hand, new events will happen on the water (swimming exhibition open water, drop in kayak and zodiac, classes and fishing contest, paddle surf, etc. "My wish is that crossbow pointed -HA live 13 days in a festive mood, walking, family, enjoying the activities programmed" .

"Despite the short time that we have set to work, since they have spent only two and a half months since we took office at City Hall, I think we've been able to design an ambitious, varied, able to satisfy the tastes of all ages program and paying attention to all audiences, "said the Mayor.

The main novelties of the program this year are:

- Cry For the first time, pronounced in a public ceremony, outdoors, and not figure embodies a natural person.

Parrandboleros make reading, Friday, at 21 am, in a ceremony that will include surprises.

- Murcia Urban SUP 2015 Night Edition: National Test paddle surfing.

Never before it was held in river water at night.

It will bring together about 40 participants, who will tour resistance along 20 km, from the FICA Bridge to the Iron Bridge.

It will be on Saturday 12th.

- 30 musical performances: This year has gotten top artists act coinciding with the Fair: Pablo Alboran, Alejandro Sanz, Melendi, Maldita Nerea, M-Clan, Funambulista, etc.

In addition, 8 free performances in the gardens every night and 7 included in the XX Lemon Pop Festival.

- The bridges will point to the fair with new activities that give life:

Bridge Nature: It will be located opposite the Reina Sofia Hospital, where exhibitions are held raptors and mammals.

A Circus Bridge: Gateway Manterola will, with jugglers, fire breathers, flying acrobats, magicians, acrobats, etc.

- Learning Workshops: specifically, "Skating at the Fair" -Tracks IES El Carmen and "Acrobatics family" -in the hammer.

- Arrival of the Virgin: Uncle of Pita and Castles announced the arrival of the Virgin to the cathedral with drums, flutes and dancing in the middle of the city.

The Garden Pier again be a year a key stage of the Fair, which will be held the XIII Fair of Wine and Gastronomy "Gastrovín" traditional orchards and live performances, the camp and medieval market, craft exhibitions , exhibitions, etc.

Another essential place to visit is the FICA and fairground, whose inauguration and porches will take place on Thursday night.

That evening special discounts (2 x 1) and Monday 7 will offer one more year, Children's Day.

The musical performances of all kinds will be held in the auditorium of Fofó, Murcia Park, Artillery Barracks, Plaza de Toros, Malecon Plaza of the Apostles of Belluga and the Red Cross, Yesería room REM and Room 12 & Medio also the series "Music in the streets".

Also in the street will take place the III Festival of Street Theatre.

La Feria de Murcia could not be understood without the Moors and Christians, whose camp will open on Monday night in the gardens of the Malecon.

Since that day the performances of the ballets of the various groups, drawing contest, children's party, a tribute to Alfonso X, parades, pageants will succeed and, of course, representations in the Plaza Belluga embassies of the founding of the city and handing over the keys to the infant Alfonso X El Sabio.

Of course, also the Bullfighting Fair will be a key element of these days, not only by the figures that comprise the cartel afternoon in the arena of Condomina, but for the full program to be held around this event: proclamation, bullfighting snacks, exhibitions, competitions and gala winners, among other events.

In short, they happen to almost 200 sporting, cultural and leisure activities, including the parade of carriages and free tastings on Sunday 6th Alfonso X to mark the Day of the Horse.

A poster that conveys joy, fantasy and dreams

The poster, designed by Carmen Artigas Murcia, is an invitation to return to childhood and become captivated by the magic of the show.

"Images do not need words because each took our memories of the Fair in the heart," said the artist, who has also highlighted how the "explosion of colors transmits joy and a world of fantasy and dreams."

Carmen Artigas has captured in his work the essence of the show, "reminding us that one day we were children."

Artigas was author of the first poster of Costa Calida, giving value to the Mar Menor and its spas, and also made the Festival of Mediterranean Folk Festival and Tunas.

Throughout his career, Carmen Artigas has exhibited, especially highlighting the one held in Paris, and his work style naïf, found in both domestic and international, and in museums and public bodies private collections, them, MUBAM, Screen Printing Museum in Malaga or the Naval Museum of Cartagena.

On day 4, at 12, the author will make a customized signature poster at City Hall, with free access.

It is also the cover of the program Murcia Fair 2015, which is available today in www.murcia.es and download the application from mobile devices, and which have been published 10,000 copies will be distributed from tomorrow in the tourist offices and hotels in the city.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia

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