On Sunday 1st of March, the third and final day of the ‘Estrellas de Iberia’ International Festival was held in La Cala. In its first edition in Mijas, this event brought together nearly 600 participants from various countries, with the proceeds going to the NGOs Sembrando Sonrisas and Diksha España.
According to Petya Evtimova, the festival organiser and manager of the Bulgarian Cultural Centre, the event arrived in Mijas this year after touring different cities in Europe, “and we are very grateful to everyone who participated, almost 600 (400 from Bulgaria), to presented their art and culture, something that unites all countries”.
Another of the festival’s collaborators, Aída Herrera, also highlighted that “this year we secured sponsorship from the UNESCO National Commission, which is a real milestone. UNESCO understands dance as culture, and we have had sponsorship not only here in Spain but also in Bulgaria”.
- Asistieron a este acto los concejales Silvia Marín, Mario Bravo y Melisa Ceballos.
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Over the three days of events, held in La Cala on February 21st and 26th and March 1st, this festival gave us the opportunity to learn more about the folklore of Argentina, Romania and Bolivia, and especially Bulgaria, is characterised by its high energy, jumps, and even shouts. “I lived in Spain as a child and even then I performed the traditional dances of my country, which are very cheerful and colourful. I love them”, said María Elena Dimitrova, one Bulgarian participant.
Regarding Bulgaria, the councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo (PP), noted that “there are many Bulgarians who contribute to our development and growth, because we have becone such an attractive destination. In fact, it is no coincidence that almost 40 per cent of the population of Mijas was born abroad. We are very proud of that”.
Participation of the UP
Spain was also represented at the event by various dance groups from the UP led by teachers Víctor Rojas and Juan Jesús Leiva. Among other styles, they performed ‘alegrías’, ‘bulerías’, ‘pasodobles’ and folk songs. “They have demonstrated the artistry of Andalusia, where flamenco is so prominent and loved by our foreign residents”, said UP councillor Silvia Marín (PP). She also praised the initiative, “which, in addition to its charitable nature, has shown that culture is a great bridge between countries and knows no borders”.ESTRELLAS DE IBERIA
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