7th to 12th October
The Most Excellent Town Hall of Nerja Festival Department
NERJA: SOUTH OF SOUTH EUROPE looks towards the South across the lands of Andalucía, where the days only exist because God sowed the Light. EUROPE has a Balcony above the waves of the Sea South of South, where its heart is ignited. EUROPE, Eden that looks over and leans out to Sea The Balcón de Europa is NERJA, a bride in love with the Sun… Isabel Jurado M.
GREETINGS FROM THE MAYOR Dear Residents, It’s already been a whole year since the last Nerja Feria! A feria that draws all of us in Nerja together as one truly united town, living and sharing common values, such as the welcome we give visitors with our broad smiles and our outstretched arms. By day and by night, with friends and family, everyone comes in search of the same thing - to have a good time, which is what an annual fair is all about. To laugh, dance and sing. Preparations have been going on over many months for the next few days, which are packed with activities for everybody so that the people of Nerja, a happy and tolerant town, can join together in what it undoubtedly our biggest party of the year. As Mayor of Nerja I hope that all your expectations for the fair are met and I encourage you to take full advantage of this October’s feria, where a feeling of happiness and peace ought to prevail. Please spare a thought as well for those who cannot be with us for whatever reason. Lastly, I want to thank every individual, association and business that has given up some of their time, in one way or another, to ensure that these next few days are unforgettable for everyone. As well as thanking the great work of our town hall operations department, the local police and the civil protection team. Enjoy the Feria. Viva the Nerja Feria! Your mayor Rosa María Arrabal Téllez
GREETINGS FROM THE COUNCIL MEMBER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FERIA
Friends of Nerja Nerja’s happiest month has arrived - October, full of dance, music, socialising and excitement. This time of year is eagerly awaited by residents as our streets come alive with colour, and the happiness in the air sweeps us along and has everyone hitting the streets to have a good time, which is after all the aim of any feria. Over the six days of the fair one of the most important aspects of our local character will be on display. Nerja people are very hospitable to everyone who visits us. It will be a special few days, when our streets will be buzzing and we’ll be dressing up for the party with our broadest smile. Everyone will be welcomed as if they were a member of our community, as any resident of Nerja would be. Nerja Feria brings unforgettable experiences for residents and visitors alike. This is down to the yearlong commitment of this department and the town’s festival commission to work side by side to make our feria the best. A feria full of things to do and events with something for everyone to enjoy. And without further ado, while we spare a thought for our loved ones that are no longer with us or who are unable to be here, I want to invite everyone to take part in and enjoy Nerja’s biggest party of the year. Wishing you a happy 2017 Feria! Councillor for the Festival Sara Rivas
High Mass in honour of the patron saints of Nerja, Our Lady of Sorrows (Nuestra SeĂąora de las Angustias) and Archangel Saint Michael (San Miguel)
Sunday, 24th September: 12:00 Holy Mass in El Salvador parish church 12:30 Procession bringing the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows to El Salvador church 27th, 28th and 29th September, San Miguel church 20:00 Triduum mass in honour of Archangel Saint Michael 1st to 5th October, El Salvador church 19:30 Holy Rosary 20:00 Quinary mass in honour of Our Lady of Sorrows Monday, 9th October 20:00 Holy Mass and floral offering to our patron saints in the parish church of El Salvador Tuesday 10th October 20:00 Holy Mass in El Salvador church 20:30 Procession returning the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows to her shrine
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Start of Nerja Feria From the Balcón de Europa 20:00 CONCERT BY NERJA TOWN BAND, LED BY JOSÉ PEDRO ALMENDRO DEL PINO.
20:30 INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY ANTONIO POZUECO PÉREZ.
After the address THE 2017 FERIA WILL BE OPENED WITH THE GRAND FIREWORKS DISPLAY WITH MUSIC AND MULTIMEDIA ‘NERJA. LIGHT OF PASSION’
22:00 GRAND GALA TO CHOOSE THE QUEEN OF THE FESTIVAL AND KNIGHT OF NERJA 2017. MUNICIPAL PAVILION (CASETA MUNICIPAL). PLAZA DE ESPAÑA. ADMISSION: 10 EUROS.
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la húngara
12:00 Daily Grand Musical Opening with the marching Brasstown Band, starting from the arches on the Balcón de Europa. 12:00 Balcón de Europa. Children’s party including the musical ‘To wapo’ by the Carpa Teatro theatre group, during which the draw will be made from among all children taking part for the Young Queen and Young Knight of the Feria 2017. All boys and girls from five to ten years old who want to take part in the draw must be registered on the municipal census (padrón) and dressed in traditional flamenco attire and should put their name into the boxes from 12:00 to 13:45. The boxes will be opened at 14:00. 15:00 Enjoy the light-hearted music of the Vaso Largo band, who will move around the main streets of the town. 16:30 Balcón de Europa. Embrujo Andaluz flamenco performance with the Dani Romero company, with singing by Miguel Ángel Fernández and Mamen Ruiz with Rubén Portillo on guitar. 17:30 Light-hearted music from the Los Majaretas band, who will be moving around the town centre. 17:45 Balcón de Europa. Performance by the Dani Romero children’s dance academy. 19:15 Performance by the Abanico de Ilusiones and El Sarao flamenco choirs. 23:00 Municipal Pavilion (Caseta Municipal) on Plaza de España. La Húngara in concert. Admission: 10 euros.
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12:00 Daily Grand Musical Opening with the light-hearted music of the Los Majaretas band starting from the arches on the Balcón de Europa. 12:30 Balcón de Europa. Performance of Flamenco de Raíz. The Jabera flamenco troupe, with Pepe Satorre on guitar, singing from Alejandro Estrada, Fran Nuñez on percussion and dance from Miguel Infante, Sandra Cisneros and Mariola Martín. 13:00 Municipal Pavilion (Caseta Municipal) on Plaza de España. Tribute to our senior citizens. The Brasstown Band will perform at the start of the lunch arranged on behalf of the entire town in honour of its senior citizens. The Nuevo Compás orchestra will keep everyone entertained at the event during which the Queen and Knight of the Feria will be crowned. The awards will be given out to the 2017 seniors. 16:30 Balcón de Europa. Children’s entertainment. A great magic show…with a little extra…don’t miss the magician Gran Mago Luigi. 17:45 Balcón de Europa. Performance by the Elena Gálvez dance academy. 18:00 Enjoy the light-hearted music of the Vaso Largo band who will move around the main streets of the town. 18:45 Balcón de Europa. Performance by the flamenco choirs of the La Soleá flamenco society and the Peña Nerjeña society. 20:00 Floral offering to Our Lady of Sorrows and Archangel Saint Michael, patron saints of Nerja. In El Salvador parish church at the end of evening worship. 23:00 Municipal Pavilion (Caseta Municipal) on Plaza de España. The legendary Seville group Siempre Así in concert. Admission 10 Euros.
demarco FLAMENCO
12:00 Daily Grand Musical Opening at the arches on the Balcón de Europa after which the Brasstown Band will move through the main streets. 12:30 Grand Parade of Decorated Floats, presided over by the 2017 Queen of the Festival and Knight of Nerja. 13:00 Balcón de Europa. Flamenco performance with the Ángela Márquez Company and their De Bronce show. Singing by Manuel Rodríguez Sevillita, guitar from Manuel ‘El Yunke’ and dance by Ángela Márquez, with Fátima Márquez as special guest. 16:30 Balcón de Europa. Proyecto Mandarina, a ska and reggae group. 17:30 The Vaso Largo band will play its traditional light-hearted music in the streets. 18:00 Balcón de Europa. Performance by the Ángela Márquez children’s dance academy. 18:45 Balcón de Europa. Performance by the El Lerele flamenco choir. 20:00 Holy Mass in honour of Archangel St Michael and Our Lady of Sorrows, accompanied by the Rocio flamenco choir of the Peña Nerjeña society. 20:30 Solemn Procession of our patron saints. By the shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows there will be the usual burst of mounted-fireworks. 23:00 Municipal Pavilion (Caseta Municipal) on Plaza de España. Performance by artist of the moment, Demarco Flamenco. Admission: 10 Euros.
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12:00 Daily Grand Musical Opening at the arches on the Balcón de Europa after which the Los Majaretas band will move through the main streets. 12:30 Balcón de Europa. Flamenco show. Zanalea with Rafael Nuñez and David Seguro on guitar, Miguel Ángel Fernández singing and accompaniment and hand clapping by Naira Martín and dancing by Beatriz Muñoz. 16:30 Balcón de Europa. Grand Children’s Party with a performance of The Snow Queen. You’ll have a great time with our princesses and be able to sing along to your favourite songs. 17:00 Enjoy the Brasstown Band. 17:45 Balcón de Europa. Flamenco performance by the Alboreá flamenco society, led by Juan Torcuato. 18:00 The Vaso Largo band will play its traditional light-hearted music in the streets. 18:45 Balcón de Europa. Children’s dance with musical group Zumba. 19:15 Performance by the Con Otro Aire flamenco choir. 23:00 Municipal Pavilion (Caseta Municipal) on Plaza de España. Andy & Lucas in concert. Admission: 10 euros.
las soles OCTober thursday
12 12:00 Daily Grand Musical Opening at the arches on the Balcón de Europa after which the Brasstown Band will move through the main streets. 12:00 Holy Mass in honour of the Virgen del Pilar, patron saint of the Guardia Civil. 12:30 Balcón de Europa. Performances by senior citizen’s Rocio flamenco choirs from Marbella, Torrox, Frigiliana and Nerja. 16:00 Balcón de Europa. Performance by the Rocio flamenco choir of the La Amistad de Frigiliana flamenco society. 16:30 Traditional Malaga folk music performers, The Teatinos Panda de Verdiales, will perform in the streets in the Montes de Málaga style. 17:00 Balcón de Europa. Traditional localdance performance. With the Coros y Danzas de Torrox performers. 17:45 Balcón de Europa. Performance by the Christian David Callejón children’s dance group. 18:45 Balcón de Europa. Performance by the Ángela Muñoz children’s dance group. 19:15 Balcón de Europa. Performance by the Arena y Sal flamenco choir. 19:30 Municipal Pavilion (Caseta Municipal) on Plaza de España. Las Soles in concert. Free admission. 00:00 Firecrackers mark the end of the Feria.
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The Most Excellent Town Hall of Nerja Festival Department Feria y Fiestas de Nerja
We wish to thank all those individuals, local groups, businesses and staff across the different departments of the town hall who have helped in one way or another towards the organisation of Nerja’s main annual celebrations. The Festivals Commission reserves the right to amend this programme due to reasons beyond our control or as necessary. All the official events will be presented by: José Miguel Ortuño Rodríguez. Photography: Ángeles García Martín, Fotos Guerrero, Miguel Béjar. Acknowledgment: Isabel Jurado.