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Colors of Murcia - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Each year Murcia witnesses several bright and remarkable ethnic holidays and festivals which attract many tourists to the city. Plenty of entertaining programs, inimitable folk performances and festive treats are among main attractions for the city guests. A scale festival is held in Murcia in spring. Its main festive event is the Burial of the Sardine march. An original event with a weird name offers night parades and entertaining shows. All the visitors of the city as well as local folks can take part in the show.
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In the course of the history the festival has added many original, engaging traditions. Different scale conferences, exciting exhibitions and music shows are held within the festival. Regarding the entertaining events the folklore traditions of local people are best worth attention. Local folks inherited from their ancient ancestors the way of the “Auroras” song rendering being an essential part of any ethic fest.
The songs are frequently accompanied with peal of bells. The music performance looks just fantastic. Local culture features its own ethnic music instrument called dulciana. This wind instrument slightly resembling an oboe was inherited from Moor by local folks. The music played on oboe has its own name as well which is “tio de la pita”. The music is often accompanied with drumming. Local people are rather kind and amicable towards foreign tourists and proudly demonstrate their cultural traditions.
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The middle of July is a great time to acquaint with local culture. At this time, the Festival Internacional de Folklore en el Mediterráneo is held in Murcia. It is dedicated to different cultures. Performers come from all corners of the world to show their dancing, singing, and music skills and culture. The festival is held in the central streets of the city (Plaza del Cardenal Belluga, Plaza de la Cruz, Plaza Santo Domingo, and Av. de la Libertad) where special stages are built.
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In the city, Christian holidays are widely celebrated. As mentioned above, one of them is Semana Santa. Other important holidays are Christmas (Navidad), Epiphany (Día 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 (Día 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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City tours, excursions and tickets in Murcia and surroundings
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Murcia
♥ Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari, Alicante, 68.5 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Murcia
♥ Castle 'Castle of Monteagudo' Region of Murcia, 4.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Orihuela' Alicante, 19.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Old Tower' , 34.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Guardamar' Alicante, 42 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of la Atalaya' Region of Murcia, 43.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of la Concepción of Cartagena' Region of Murcia, 44.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of los moros of Cartagena' Region of Murcia, 44.3 km from the center. On the map
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Murcia. Learn the best periods to visit Murcia to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Murcia.
