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The hamlet of Cañadas del Romero has lived three days of intense party in honor of San Juan Bautista since last Friday the Mayor of Mazarron, Ginés Campillo, give the festivities began with a proclamation in which the mayor spoke of the idiosyncrasies Mazarron this beautiful hamlet of which praised the efforts of its people.

Ginés Campillo said the hamlet "is a crossroads, which gives its name to this land, as a canyon is a place for when animals are nomadic" adding touches of story telling that "in ancient times, many cattle from of Castile and the Kingdom of Murcia, spent the winter in this land for its mild climate. "

The proclamation was followed by a large group of neighbors, among whom were several foreign residents in the area, in addition to the councilors of the governing Francisco Garcia, Isidro Coy, Andrew James, Jose Gomez and David Fernandez.

After the proclamation, proceeded to the opening of an exhibition of local handicrafts in which, during the festival, visitors could discover the embroidery work, esparto, painting and crafts for the residents of the hamlet.

Las Canadas del Romero parties are characterized by the family atmosphere that surrounds them, as well it was found in the competition for crumbs, which had a high turnout, or the paella they shared those attending the festivities on Saturday morning .

In addition to the cuisine, popular games for adults and children also had a prominent position of these parties which shows even more so, the family distinctly acts carried out in the hamlet.

Of all these events there are two that have stood out especially.

One is the burning of the traditional lamp on the night of San Juan, which was followed by a delicious chocolate, and the Mass in honor of San Juan Bautista that ended with a wreath to the pattern in which the residents tip again once more.

This last event was the Mayor of Mazarron, Ginés Campillo, who thanked all the neighbors' good hospitality extended to all members of the government team. "

Source: Ayuntamiento de Mazarrón