ASdTorrevieja Information - tourist guide: Pilgrimage of El Rocio in Torrevieja

Pilgrimage of El Rocio in Torrevieja
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Keith Nicol on 15 June, 2010 11:56:00

Saturday June 12 was a day full of activity in the centre of Torrevieja but none
was more colourful nor emblematic than that of the Pilgrimage of El Rocio.

The festivities started at 10:00 am when the caravan of horses, bulls puling
carts and followers, journeyed from La Estacion to Inmaculada Concepción Church
where a Mass was officiated by Pastor D. Manuel Rocamora along with music from
the choir of the Association Rociero Virgen del Rocío. After Mass, the caravan
paraded through the streets as hundreds of spectators enjoyed the scene
The procession made their way to the Ferris area beside Punta Prima on
Torrevieja’s seafront and in the afternoon, after a substantial meal, there
were equestrian activities, gymkhana, ribbons, races, games for children and
performances by the dance schools Agustina Estevez and Maria Dolores Morales
plus the dancer Marisa Carro.
The festivities continued on well into the night and throughout Sunday bringing
more than a little colour and music to the city centre that was enjoyed by all
in the know or who happened to stumble upon the Saturday processions.
Keith Nicol