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RIOGORDO is preparing to bring back its sensational Summer Fest, marking the official start of summer. The second edition of the festival promises an impressive lineup of worldclass artists that will leave music fans starstruck.
On Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, the town’s El Paso venue is set to come alive with electrifying reggaeton, electronic beats, and urban rhythms. Friday features Danny Romero, Jaime Bermejo, Ballesteros, and Juni. Saturday brings Juseph, Carlitos Arlés, David Akosta, and DJ Michenlo from Tomorrowland 2023.
Beyond the music, guests will enjoy international food from food trucks, colourful photobooths, and a temporary tattoo area.
Led by the visionary entrepreneur Paco Ternero, CEO of Pacopas, the festival aims not only to provide exceptional entertainment but also to engage the local community. The local council is partnering with the businessman to put on an unforgettable event.
Tickets, including VIP options, are available on the festival website: www.summerfestrgd.com. Guests can purchase rechargeable wristbands which ensure seamless transactions, with refunds available if necessary.
Transport from nearby locations is also available.
VELEZMALAGA’S local Tennis & Padel League Finals took place on Sunday, June 11. The sun was shining, encouraging a fantastic turnout with more than 300 participants.
The League Finals were held at the Fernando Ruiz Hierro Polideportivo and in the Maria Zambrano Park, where the best local players of these sporting disciplines offered a great day’s entertainment
A total of 11 categories in padel (three of them for minors) and two in tennis took place.
Padel has become an increasingly popular sport in Spain. It is a mix between Tennis and Squash. It’s usually played in doubles on an enclosed court surrounded by glass walls and metallic mash. The court is onethird of the size of a tennis court.
The ball can bounce off any wall but can only hit the turf once before being returned.
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Father’s Day
WISHING a happy Father’s Day to our British dads. Celebrating special days, such as those dedicated to mothers and fathers, can be different when you are living overseas.
SABOR A MALAGA is supporting the second edition of the painting competition aimed at promoting the Axarquia Muscatel sultana entitled: Windows to Art and Muscatel, Ventanas al Arte y al Moscatel.
The competition theme revolves around the grapes, sultanas and muscatel wine of Axarquia, in addition to the tasks that are performed both in the vineyards and wineries.
The painting competition offers three prizes: the first, worth €2,000; the second, €1,500. There
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will also be a special prize awarded for the painting chosen by the public worth €1,000, awarded by Sabor a Malaga.
The public can cast their vote with the name of the chosen work while the works are on display in each municipality, as the exhibition will be itinerant and can be visited during local festivities.
Entries must measure 81×65 centimetres (universal size of frame number 25), either vertical or horizontal, and must be delivered to the Iznate Town Hall before August 1 where they will be on display from August 2 until 4.
The actual day which is chosen as a tribute, and the style of celebration, sometimes leaves us confused as to where and how to celebrate.
Spain celebrates Father’s day every year on March 19, whether it be a Sunday or not! This coincides with the saints day of St Joseph the father of Jesus.
In many parts of Spain, this day is so important it is a public holiday. A lucky bonus to the many Spaniards called José. With that in mind we want to wish a very Happy Father’s day this Sunday, June 18 to our British readers who are living here in Spain, and to all their family.
