One of the most spectacular events in the region taking place in early September is the Feria de Septiembre de Murcia. Besides fairs where you can taste different wines and snacks, you can take part in other activities: amusement rides, music concerts, master classes, themed tours, art exhibitions, pet shows, and open-air cinema shows. Every year, the festival organizers prepare a surprise. For example, in 2018, it was the launching of hot-air balloons that impressed all visitors. So, the fair will stick in tourists’ memory for a long time. The festival is held at different locations of the city: parks, culture centers, concert halls, or the embankment of the Segur River.
In the city, Christian holidays are widely celebrated. As mentioned above, one of them is Semana Santa. Other important holidays are Christmas (Navidad), Epiphany (DÃa de Reyes), the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Asunción), and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción). On 9 June, the Day of the Region of Murcia (DÃa de la Región de Murcia) is celebrated in all big cities. Of course, the most large-scale events take place in the capital of the region. On the Centro Cultural Infanta Elena de Alcantarilla, music, dance, and theatrical performances that present the culture of the region are held. Then, the government rewards musicians, sportsmen, and dancers who contributed much to the development of the region.
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