Torrevieja’s much anticipated May Fair returns this year from 11th to 15th May. The famous ‘Sevillanas’ fair takes place once again in the port area with the distinctive green and white striped ‘casetas’ or tents offering food, drinks, music and dancing.
Various dance groups and equestrian centres participate in the event, centred on Andalucian culture. The event, which was founded here 35 years ago, is officially recognised by tourism and cultural authorities. There will be a main stage with various acts, music and dance performances and events throughout the week of the May Fair.
The fair is hugely popular with residents and tourists alike. Several businesses and charities, including AFA Alzheimer’s Association and Alimentos Solidarios, run the individual casetas and many have their own dance floor offering budding dancers the chance to try out their Spanish dancing skills. Often, members of the public dress in their most flamboyant sevillanas traditional costume for the event.
The installation of the fair is currently underway with sound checks due to take place on Monday 10th May. On May 11th the programme itself begins with dancing, a choral performance and a fireworks display. Dance groups, choirs and bands continue to perform on the main stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. Most performances take place at around 9pm. On Saturday morning there is an equestrian display when the horses will parade from the fairground to the town’s main church and back again. The event will close on Sunday with several events including a homage to health workers, performances by local dancers and choirs and a music show at 11.30pm.
So looking forward to this .