La Féria de Malaga (Malaga's Annual Fair) Taking place over a ten-day period from August 14th - 23rd 2009 is the renowned La Féria de Malaga. Be prepared to be dazzled by a feast of colour and excitement around the city. The hottest month of the year in Malaga has held court to this famous festival for over 500 years. It is a ten-day extravaganza of flamenco dancing and party celebration. Its theme is historical - the Malaga Fair remembers and commemorates the Christian Army's victory over the Moors in 1487 in the Andalucia Region.
As with all festivals, the main aim is to have fun, and there is a carnival atmosphere in the town, with people dancing, singing, drinking and eating local produce at the many tents and stalls that are located in Malaga's Féria Square. There are also horse fairs, concerts of flamenco dancing, street entertainment and locals parading the regional dress.
La Féria de Malaga opens with an awesome fireworks display. For the very best view, take a trip to the port area to see the reflections of the fireworks over the coast and water. The city centre streets will be festooned colourfully with paper lanterns and flags, and the whole area is pedestrianised for the duration of La Féria. Usually a Fairground full of marquees is set up at the edge of the city, where the party celebrations goes on into the small hours of the morning, with music, fun fairs, and nightclubs here.
La Féria is one of the longest running summer fairs in Europe. During the daytime there are parades held all around the city, with horses pulling along bright floats displaying various types of entertainment. Nowadays, La Féria has added modern aspects to it but it still has retained the traditional celebrations of Spain's cluture such as bullfighting, flamenco music and dancing. All in all, this is a wonderful festival to experience, and you will want to return again!
The Peace Cup Soccer Tournament If you are a football fan and are in the Malaga area around the end of July, then maybe a Peace Cup Match is what you are looking for to get you in the mood for the return of the football season! The Peace Cup Tournament takes place every two years and it is the first time that it has been held outside of South Korea. In 2009 Spain is the host country. Malaga FC are competing in this years tournament, and the team's Estadio La Rosaleda stadium will play host to two matches, on July 25th and 27th.
On July 25th. Malaga FC competes against English Premiership side Aston Villa, and on July 27th, Malaga entertain Mexican outfit Atlante. Both games are guaranteed to be exciting affairs, with plenty of goals!
Terral Festival Malaga 2009
Malaga plays host to the 2009 Terral Festival in July 2009 and performances will take place at the Cervantes Theatre in the city. This festival brings together a wide variety of quality Spanish and International acts from the classical, folks and popular music genres. Some of the highlights of the Terral Fesitval are:
July 18 - Performance by legendary Rock N'Roll singer Jerry Lee Lewis.
July 19 - Celebration of 50 Years of Motown with the Motown Gala.
July 24 - Daniel Casares Quartet perform their flamenco and Spanish music.
July 26th - Esteemed singer/songwriter Burt Bacharach performs his hit compositions.
The July 5th to the 29th period sees the Terral Street Festival taking place in Malaga. There is wide programme of events providing free street entertainment, and the streets of Malaga will have plenty of acrobats, clowns, and musicians playing all types of music. A wonderful atmosphere is in store!
Festival La Virgen del Carmen This festival happens every July 16th in Malaga and throughout Andalusia. It is a religious festival, that is celebrated in many villages along the Costa del Sol coast. In this fesitval, fishermen parade along the street in celebration of their way of life and their livelihood from the sea. Other festival highlights are special celebratory Masses at the local Churches, fishing boat fleets heading to the Puerto Banus District of Marbella, and the placing of religious statues in underwater caves by deep sea divers. A spectacular fireworks display takes place for the festival finale.
Nuestra Senora de la Victoria Pilgrimage
This festival takes place in mid August every year, and pilgrims arrive in Malaga each year on horseback, and in carriages, in remembrance of Nuestra Senora de la Victoria the patron saint of Malaga. When the pilgrims arrive in the city, there is Mass celebrated, then there is a floral offering, followed by charming Malagan folk music.
Events at the Picasso Museum of Malaga The Picasso Museum of Malaga is located at the Plaza de la Merced where Picasso was born. The building is known as the Palacio de Buenavista, which dates from the 17th Renaissance period. The museum is home to a marvellous collection of the work of Pablo Picasso, which is on loan to the museum from members of Picasso's family. The collection encompasses paintings, sculptures and drawings. The workshops and concerts are well worth attending. Every Wednesday at 11.30am the Picasso Museum at Malaga offers free-guided tours in English and this is an event guaranteed to please the visitor who is interested in the works of a magnificent artist.
Hope you enjoyed our guide to the Top Summer 2009 Events in Malaga.
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