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Special Music for Los Costaleros
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Keith Nicol on 06 March, 2010 05:22:00

It’s not enough that Torrevieja is proud to have the world’s first
International Cofradia but now, they even have their own tune to lighten the
load.

The Director of "Union Musical Torrevejense" has written a score that the band
shall play as the 100-strong Los Casteleros carry the their float, Jesus en la
Oración el el Huerto de los Olivos (Jesus in the Garden of Olives) through the
streets of Torrevieja during the Semana Santa processions. Its first public
performance shall be at Inmaculada Church on March the 26th.
Jamie Belda, the Director of "Union Musical Torrevejense" has composed
‘Costeleros del Huerto’ especially for Los Costaleros. Graham Knight, the
Captain of the float was “both delighted and surprised by this great
honour.” Other Cofridia’s also have their own compositions to carry to but
this one is especially significant in this sixth year since Los Costaleros first
entered the scene.
Los Costaleros have a contingent of around 80 members at the moment but it takes
100 shoulders to carry the 1,500 kilos through the streets. A call is going out
for another 20 or more strong men to boost the numbers and share the honour of
being a Costalero. They practice on Thursday evenings at 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm, at
the Semana Santa Museum which is behind the Los Arcos Restaurant in
Torrevieja.and anyone interested will be made most welcome, be they come alone
or in a group. For more information please contact David McLachlan by email
davidmacspain@yahoo.co.uk referer Torrevieja.com
Members and prospective members are also reminded that on Sunday March 14th at
Museo de la Semana Santa “Tomás Valcárcel Deza”, there will be the
celebration of the Eucaristia at 1300-hrs.
Keith Nicol