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After the Three Kings, the San Sebastian are the first annual festive celebrations Cehegín cycle, some ancient traditions that have their origins in the Middle Ages and whose stage the streets and squares of the Old Town of the city and Church of St. Mary Magdalene, where the ancient image of the patron saint against epidemic diseases and is venerated.
The hermitage of San Sebastián, located outside the walls of the town, whose ruins are now preserved by the road Canara, is one of the originating places of the holidays.
As explained Councilman Celebration, Rubén Sánchez, acts will be held from Friday 17 to Monday 20 January, the day of San Sebastian.
The fire, as linked to these rites of winter food of the earth to combat the low temperatures and traditional music will be the main elements of the program of events.
Although the program is broader (PDF attached with the full program acts), the parties have three unmissable.
On the one hand, the lit castle of Saint Sebastian in the Castle Square on Saturday afternoon 18, on the other hand the procession with the image of the saint and the mass campaign Mesoncico Square on Sunday 19th January with the posterior distribution of oranges and holy arrows and, finally, the act of appointment of Official Butler of San Sebastian 2015 Fiestas at the Casino on Sunday afternoon.
Moreover, this act will proceed to the inauguration of Maestro Mayor de San Sebastián in the person of Ramón Sánchez 'the walls', in honor and recognition of a lifetime dedicated to keeping alive the flame of this event and make it honorable.
Celebrations Councilman wanted to thank Stewardship of San Sebastian takes effort each year to maintain these traditions so ingrained in Cehegín and invited all residents to participate in these celebrations.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cehegín
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