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REVVING UP CARTAGENA
CARTAGENA's towns are embracing innovation and creativity to make their festivities even more exciting for both locals and visitors. As the patron saint festivities continue throughout Cartagena the streets come alive as these celebrations become the highlight of the year for many ‘Cartageneros’.
The Council of Canteras recently hosted its firstever ‘crazy car race,’ where young participants revved up the engines of their ‘crazy cars’ to compete in a thrilling race from Santa Emilia Cemetery to Virgen de la Soledad Church. This event was organised by the neighbourhood association. Laughter, competition, and excitement filled the air as participants vied for the title of the fastest racer. Additionally, this year, the Plaza Pico Roldán will host a ‘concentration of classic cars and motorbikes’ on August 10.
Other towns are also hosting their own unique celebrations. Perín will celebrate the ‘Day of the Donkey’ on August 5, an event that involves a colourful parade of floats.
Despite limited resources, the town
SAN JAVIER celebrated the Day of Santiago Apostol, Spain's patron saint, on July 25 with an electrifying air show by the Patrulla Aguila. The precision flying by the Patrulla Aguila's skilled pilots dazzled spectators with daring manoeuvres and synchronised for
