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JAVEA'S
HISTORIC CENTRE WILL BE HIVE OF ACTIVITY DURING FESTIVE
PERIOD
In a bid to offer something different to the out-of-town shopping centres, the Business Association of the Historic Centre, in collaboration with the town hall's Department of Economic Development has released a huge programme of activities for the festive period which include an international Christmas fair, musical concerts, children's activities and a special musical tapas route. There is something for everyone from excited youngsters to musical conoissuers as well as a special raffle in which shoppers will receive an entry for a purchase in selected outlets with the chance to win 2,000 euros. The festivities get going this week and last through Christmas to the parade of Los Reyes Magos on the evening of Thursday 5th January 2012. Acivities for the youngsters include a special playroom for the over-6's in the Casal de Fogueres in Carrer En Forn, just a few minutes walk from Placeta del Convent, which will be open on Saturday 17th December as well as Fridays 23rd and 30th December from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. This is supplemented by a range of performances for kids, including story reading at the library in Carrer Major on Friday 16th December at 6.00pm as well as a free screening of the Disney animated film "Merlín el Encantador" on Friday 30th December at 11.00am at the Casa de Cultura. On Tuesday 3rd January at 5.00pm in the Casa del Cultura, the Periferia Teatro group will entertain the children with their piece entitled "Guyi-Guyi" about a crocodile born into a family of ducks! And on Thursday 5th January at 11.30am in the Casa de Cultura, as the kids anticipate the arrival of Los Reyes Magos that evening, they can watch a Disney family favourite entitled "Mi Amigo el Fantasma". On Saturday 17th December from 11.00am, a special international Christmas market will be filling the Placeta del Convent, a display of Christmas customs and traditions typical of the many international residents who have chosen to live in Jávea. At the same time and in the same place, the popular Christmas Fun Run will take place in which runners will have to participate in fancy dress. The Placeta del Convent will be central to many activities over the festive period, including the visit of Santa Claus to collect letters from the children on the same day as the Christmas market. On Friday 23rd December, the Pensioner's Association "Amanecer de Xàbia" will be singing Christmas carols throughout the historic centre from 11.30am, visiting the Placeta del Convent, the Plaza de Correos, the Plaça de Baix and the indoor market. On the same day, at 7.30pm, the streets of the old town will be filled with the sound of Christmas carols on the dulçaina and tabalet from the Colla Xirimitab's. Music will be present thoughout the festive period including chamber music performed by the students of the Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Xàbia who will be playing at the Conservatory at 7pm on Thursday 15th December then the conservatory's wind section will be performing at the Iglesia de San Bartolomé on Friday 16th December at 8pm. On Saturday 17th December, the Orfeón de Xàbia will be performing at Christmas concert at the Iglesia de San Bartolomé at 9pm whilst the choir and wind section of the Conservatorio will be performing at the church on Monday 19th December at 8pm. The Christmas Tapas Tour will take place on Friday 30th December at 8pm and for 2 euros one can enjoy a glass of wine or beer with a tapas dish from venues such as Bar José, Casa Grau, Bar Montgó, Embuix, La Trastienda, Palau, La Musa, Tasca Cambalache, Bar Mercat and Panadería Pilar, all accompanied by music. And then, on Thursday 5th January, the Historic Centre welcome the arrival of Los Reyes Magos, fresh from landing at the port, who will process up Calle Juan Carlos I and through the town to arrive at Placeta del Convent to meet hundreds of excited children. Overall, a packed programme for the Historic Centre of Jávea ... Source: Press Release - Xàbia Ajuntament |
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