Cherry blossom Scientific spectacle

PREPARE for a taste of Japan right in the heart of Spain, as the mountain village of Alfar‐nate hosts its second annual Sakura Festival from Satur‐day, April 15 until Sunday, April 16.

Situated nearly 1,000 me‐ters above sea level, this vil‐lage is renowned for produc‐ing the juiciest, tastiest cherries in the Axarquia re‐gion, with locals suggesting that its high altitude and cool‐er temperatures are the se‐cret ingredients for these deli‐cious fruits. The Sakura Festival was created to cele‐brate the village’s unlikely link with Japan’s unofficial nation‐al flower, cherry blossom.

For one weekend, the vil‐lage will be transformed into a mini Japan, complete with workshops on kimonos, danc‐ing, martial arts, processions and much more. The Sakura flower arch, the centerpiece of the festival, will be unveiled at 4pm on Saturday April 15, officially marking the start of the event.

Events on Sunday kick off at 10am. Visitors can indulge in the market and food trucks, and watch Japanese dancing and street processions throughout the day.

Glorious garden party

time to visit the palace and gardens of Aranjuez old town before the re ‐turn journey.

The ticket price of €550 per person for a double room and €730 for a single room in ‐cludes travel insurance.

PREPARE for the biggest gar‐den party of the year! St George’s Anglican Church in Malaga is pulling out all the stops for a spectacular Coro‐nation celebration fit for a king.

On Sunday, May 7, the church will play host to a ma‐jestic event unlike any other ‐the Coronation of King Charles III. Guests are invited to ‘dress to impress’ in the patriotic colours of the Union Jack: red, white and blue, as the church rolls out the red carpet to welcome a new British monarch.

The garden party promises an afternoon of fun with live music, a sizzling barbecue lunch and an inviting bar serving refreshing drinks. Or‐ganisers are planning an un‐forgettable day of regal fun for everyone; reservations aren’t essential, but will help with plans for the epic cele‐bration.

Entry to the event is free and all are welcome to join the festivities at this historic location. Guests can express their interest in attending by visiting: www.stgeorges churchmalaga.org.

King Charles III’s Corona‐tion is a once‐in‐a‐lifetime event, marking the ascension of the monarch to the throne. The ceremony will be packed full of historic tradi‐tions, with guests worldwide joining the celebrations.

A SCIENTIFIC showcase is set to bring together more than 2,000 science lovers in Rincon de La Victoria from Monday, April 24 to Friday, April 28. The 15th Science Meeting has been or‐ganised by the Bezmil‐iana Scientific Club, of‐fering fascinating insights on a variety of scientific disciplines. With 21 tents hosting workshops, talks, and exhibitions, there will be plenty to see and do. Students and teachers from all over the region, will be showcasing their science experiments, and guests are invited to see the latest develop‐ments in several scientif‐ic fields.

Activities and talks will run from 9am until 2pm each day, offering guests plenty of time to explore all of the oppor‐tunities available. As well as demonstrations, there will also be talks, workshops and confer‐ences. More informa‐tion at: www.clubcien tificobezmiliana.org.