Flamenco in Mijas

Wednesday 19th September

Up about 8 am. Cooler and cloudy over mountains. Weather forecast indicated rain on the coastal plain today….not sure if it extends down to Malaga.

Off to catch the 9.30 bus for the Mijas 2007 Tourist Day featuring flamenco dancing and a giant paella cook off and sangria for lunch at 2 pm. Wandered around Mijas being a tourist amongst the coach-loads of fellow tourists from around the globe….American, Japanese, French, German, Italian….and of course hoards of Brits up from the Costas.

The event was held in the Municipal Auditorium at the top of the town overlooking the mountains, and started about 11.30. We were welcomed by the flamenco dancers passing through the audience giving out red carnations to everyone, having been issued with a yellow straw hat and a tot of Sangria on entry ….a nice gesture.

The Flamenco dancers from the group AZABACHE were stunning, followed by the “Mediterranean”show by the Juan A Perez Flamenco Company featuring traditional singing and dancing. I will let the pictures and videos describe the event.