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Torrevieja’s International Habaneras y Polifonía competition
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Keith Nicol on 30 June, 2009 10:13:00

All of the shows start at 2300 each night and the series of concerts run from
July 23rd through to the 30th.

If you’’ve ever walked along the Paseo Vista Alegre in Torrevieja and
wondered what the Fountain is all about at it’s southern end, close to Eras de
al Sal, all will be explained later this month when Torrevieja’s International
Habaneras y Polifonía competition opens its doors on July 23rd.
For over 100 years Torrevieja has had close ties with Cuba, exporting salt to
the island and returning with spices, Caribbean delights and, of course,
tobacco! Over the years, a singing style developed called Habaneras, which is
celebrated annually as a competition in the historic Eras de la Sal. The
fountain contains a series of freezes depicting the story of trade and the music
influences that are associated with the city.
This year sees choirs from all five continents competing for prizes, national TV
coverage provided by TVE2 and local highlights from TVT and Costa Blanca TV, on
the Internet also enhance the name of Torrevieja as a cultural city throughout
the world.
All of the shows start at 2300 each night and the series of concerts run from
July 23rd through to the 30th.
Download here complete program
Keith Nicol