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Newsletter Nº 30
JUNE
2018
Mojácar council signs agreement with Granada University for archaelogical research at the ancient settlement of “Mojácar la vieja”. An initiative between Mojácar Tourism Department and the University of Granada has brought about a research project for the conservation and enhancement of Mojácar la Vieja, with the aim of adding importance to this archaeological site and making it suitable for public visits.
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The Romantic Night P2 P2 San Juan Bonfire Exhibition
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Candle Night
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Sport & cultural events
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From the outset of the project, Mojácar Council has had the collaboration of the Valparaíso Foundation, owner of a large part of the land on which the site is located. Together they have worked on the search for a prestigious team of historians and archaeologists to draft up and direct the project and Valparaíso´s pledge of collaboration to Mojácar Council has given the project an even greater international dimension. Other townspeople and owners of these lands (classified as B.I.C), are also excited and full of hope about this initiative, as it is one that should add value to the cultural heritage of the town. Mojácar la Vieja was the first populated settlement, which was abandoned centuries ago followed by a move to the town´s current location nearby. The research to be carried out on this settlement will allow the discovery of interesting urban, architectural and social data from the first Islamic communities that settled in the Almeria´s Levante and Mojácar, one of the “Most Beautiful Towns and Villages in the World”, will add archaeological visits to one of the most interesting sites in the province to its numerous touristic attractions. There are more than 200 requests from all over the world, to carry out excavational digs in Mojácar. On July 2, excavations by the University of Granada team will begin, led by the Professor Dr. José María Martín Civantos along with members of the Bio cultural Archaeology Laboratory MEMOLab (https://blogs.ugr.es/memolab/), Dr. Julio Miguel Román Punzón, Dr. Lara Delgado Anés, Pablo Romero Pellitero, Rocco Corselli and Jorge Rouco Collazo. Numerous archaeology and history university students applied to Granada University to take part and, the 55 volunteers who were finally chosen from all over Spain and around the world will stay in Mojácar in 15-day shifts, excavating and studying the site. Throughout this first excavation campaign from July 2 to 27, there will be numerous cultural activities taking place at the site for residents and visitors to discover more about the area´s outstanding features and the centuries under investigation. The MEMOLab Laboratory carries out important work involving the public and circulating information and in Mojácar´s case, La Vieja has the potential, for those interested to not only learn about the excavation, but to actively participate in research, conservation and information dissemination tasks . The children will also play a role in Mojácar (the first Andalucían municipality certified as a destination for family tourism) as there will be days for them to visit and find out about the site, as well as the work of archaeologists. On Monday, July 2, at 8 p.m. the official presentation of the project will take place. The presentation to the media and all who wish to attend will take place in Mojácar on Monday July 2. Those interested may inquire about or register to be part of the group of volunteers excavating Mojácar la Vieja. All helpers will take their part in unearthing one of the oldest Islamic populations, abandoned for centuries. Guided tours, in Spanish and English, as well as talks, activities such as “archaeologist for a day” and “pottery workshop” will be some of the activities that lovers of culture and archaeology will have a chance to enjoy in Mojácar throughout the month of July.
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NOCHE ROMÁNTICA 2018 PLAZA NUEVA
Music for dancing from 22:00 H. Everyone joins together for the most romantic kiss at midnight.
PUERTA DE LA CIUDAD
Musical performance by the Double Swing Duet starting at
PLAZA DEL PARTERRE
Piano concert by Salvador Anglí Folch starting at 22:00 H.
PLAZA DEL ARBOLLÓN
Musical performance by Fome de Ritmo (Boleros) starting at 22:00 H.
IGLESIA DE SANTA MARÍA
22:30 H. Blessings bestowed on those in love
Do not forget that the balloons will be used as decorations throughout the streets and the romantic spots in the pueblo, so do not remove or damage them.
Experience the most romantic night of all…. Live music, special themed menus, squares and streets full of decorative balloons, photo call and much more.
NOCHE DE SAN JUAN 2018 Playa del Descargador San Juan Bonfire The night of saturday the 23 June. 21:30h Entertainment for children. 22:00h Free sardines for everyone. Music by “Charanga Los Juaraginos” 22:30h Children´s bonfire. 00:00h Bonfire for adults. Fireworks. 00:15h Live music by “Supersónicos”.
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JUNE EXHIBITIOM “Encuentro entre Culturas, 30 años de Moros y cristianos de Mojácar” Centro de Arte Mirador del Castillo.
Free guided visit. Registration at Municipal Tourist Office: turismo@mojacar.es. Limited seating.
Next guided visit to the exhibition 11:00 H & 12:00 H JUNE 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21,22, 26 Y 27.
“THE NIGHT OF CANDLES”
26th of JULY
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