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Facing the low temperatures of winter, residents of the Old Town of Cehegín held this weekend the festival of San Sebastián, some ancient traditions that sink their origins in the Middle Ages and is celebrated around the image of the saint, one of the oldest in the artistic heritage of the town, dating from the XVI century.
Fire, Winter gastronomy and traditional music are the protagonists of a program of events celebrations after Christmas, inaugurated the festival calendar of the town.
This morning he celebrated Mass in the square field of Mesoncico, so far has moved to San Sebastián in a procession accompanied by music from the gang of Animeros Jimenez del Campillo slab.
The mass was presided over by the pastor of St. Mary Magdalene, Manuel Jimenez, and at the end were distributed holy arrows and sweets of this festival among the attendees.
Then was transferred back to the saint to the parish of the Magdalena.
This evening will be held at the Casino, on Main Street, the endowment of the Master of San Sebastian 2015, in the person of Salvador Fernández April and the act of appointment of Officer Steward of the Festival of San Sebastián 2016.
Yesterday, Saturday, took place lit castle of San Sebastian in the Plaza del Castillo following the rise in the procession of torches from ancient chapel dedicated to this saint, whose ruins can be visited on the road leading to the village of Canara .
The next Tuesday, January 20, day of San Sebastián, hosting a peal of bells and lit a new castle cascaruja sharing and local wine, from 19:00.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cehegín
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