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A neighbor had the idea (Francisco Rubio), moved it to the mayor (José Espadas).
The theory became practice (Andreo Diego, Matachine) and the machine began to roll.
As a result, "La Fiesta de la Matanza", a conference where alhameños pay homage to one of its most deeply rooted traditions, which have been involved hoteliers, merchants, matachines, folk musicians, people and businesses of the importance of Food ElPozo .
The party will take place on 4, 5 and 6 February.
The event was presented this morning by the mayor of Alhama, José Espadas, accompanied by the mayor of Celebration, Maria Elena Marín and Francisco Rubio by the employer and Andreo Matachine Diego.
All agreed to highlight the great success that has taken the initiative in whose organization is involved a large number of individuals, associations, organizations, businesses, corporations, etc, so disinterested.
So much so, that according to the mayor noted, the cost of the party to the municipal coffers could be zero.
As host of the party, has installed a large tent on the fairgrounds of Alhama which will be decorated with antique furnishings of the massacre, which have been restored for the occasion.
The dancers will be dressed in traditional clothes of the massacre, a blouse and demonstrate huertano live and direct how the cutting of pork and sausage making.
It will also be installed a screen displaying various interviews that have been developed to retain matachines retirees in their experience the tradition.
In short, we want to give the event some qualities that make it a benchmark for the region and that far from being a party to eat and drink, a space for the recovery of local tradition and hospitality of those visitors want to know first hand what it was and how this event.
Begin on Friday, 4 at 20.00 hours with the opening of a photographic exhibition at the Culture House where, immediately afterwards and auditorium will be a panel discussion consisting of the mayor, José Espadas, the CEO of ElPozo Food José Fuertes Fernández, José García, Matachine retired; Diego Andreo, makers of traditional sausage and Pedro Rojo, curator of the exhibition.
Will be moderated by journalist Tom Lopez.
Saturday 5, from early morning, will alternate the traditional sausage making performances by street musicians and folk groups.
Attendees can taste the sausages prepared for later, if they think fit, enjoy a meal at different restaurants in town these days will offer in his letter tasty dishes made with pork.
In the same tent available the list of these restaurants and dish they offer.
The day will be extended until after seven o'clock in the afternoon to give way to Sunday 6, when after ten o'clock the party will continue with the tasting of other meats and, as tradition dictates, a fresh pot of 14.00 hours, which will be completed by the party.
The slaughter of pigs in Alhama de Murcia, as in many places, was the power base of families for years.
Winter was the time specified for the drive not throw out.
What at first was a must while lively, with time left to party and tradition.
In addition, in Alhama, entrepreneurial city, the killing also led to major meat companies, the most, ElPozo Power.
Since there are few "matachines" remain and they know produce handmade sausages and the city wants to preserve tradition for its importance in the town, besides using it as a starting point to activate the commercial, social and tourism in locality.
A local resident, Francisco Rubio, had the idea of making a feast of the slaughter, an issue that went to the hall and it was very good grade.
The mayor, José Espadas, began to ponder the possibilities of implementing something that could be good for alhameños and began work.
The Department of Celebration was commissioned to organize the Fiesta de la Matanza.
The City of Alhama, ElPozo Food Industries, innkeepers and local residents have united around the organization of the Fiesta de la Matanza.
Without doubt it is a party that was born with the desire to persist over time and expects to receive many neighbors.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Alhama de Murcia
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