Street Party: Virgin del Carmen Celebrations Arguineguin July 2009

[Vikki]

I can't believe it's almost that time of year again when everyone goes crazy and has water fights in the street

Virgin del Carmen celebrations are upon us once again, and will take place in Arguineguin from the 10th July 2009 -19th July 2009. Check the latest post for timetables of activities.

Here's a little bit of information about this celebration:

Virgin del Carmen is the protector of the sea and many small fishing villages and towns celebrate this. There will be fiestas and celebrations starting in Arguineguin and then moving onto Mogan, each ending with my favourite part, "Bajada de la rama" which is basically "Take down the leaf" but is when the locals take to the street and sing "Agua Aguita la gente esta sequita" Water, water the people are dry. Which then turns into the biggest water fight you have ever seen, in which people are hosed down and make a procession through the streets.
If you take part in it this year please upload pictures or let us know how your fiesta was

[Vikki]

I actually have some photographs of Virgin del Carmen from last year somewhere, I will have to find them and add them to the gallery. There is a video somewhere too.

[Vikki]

UPDATE:

Dates of Arguineguin Virgen del Carmen fiestas released

The celebrations will start on 10th July and will go on til 19th and will include the usual musical cinema, theater, activities and religious acts.

I am most looking forward to 17th July where there will be live performances from Kalima and K-Narias.

Here is a pdf downloadable leaflet of the full agenda, times, locations and activities planned for the fiesta

http://www.mogan.es/Agenda/2009/Juli...rguineguin.pdf

[stuart S]

Hi Vikki

Sounds like fun, so does the water fight take place in Mogan on the 12th?

If so will need to nip down for a laugh and take some pictures.

Stuart

[Vikki]

hi Stuart not sure about Mogan but you should come down to Arguineguin we will have one here. I will make another thread just about Mogan once I find out all the timetables.

Just translating the pdf file from above so should have a better idea of the goings on in Arguineguin very soon.

p.s anyone can join in with the water fight, it's lots of fun.

[Vikki]

Highlighted stuff is what I think shouldn't be missed, but if you are in or around Arguineguin on these dates just head to the Market Square (Plaza del Mercadillo) where most things are taking place. If you have any questions about the fiesta please just ask

Friday 10th July

18:00 h: Bowling Tornament Canarias
Location: Club de Petanca

21:30 h: Fiesta Queen Election Gala - Presented by Airam Guedes, with the participation of Club Gaudium Mogan, Street Dancers, the singer Johan and the comedian Maestro Florido.
Location: Plaza de Las Maranuelas

23:30 h: Verbena of the Queen with Star Music
Location: Plaza del Mercadillo


Saturday 11th July

16:00 h: Petanca Tornament
Location: Club de Petanca

19:30 h: Romeria - Ofrenda Virgen del Carmen
Location: Plaza del Las Maranuelas

23:30 h: Verbena with Primera Linea
Location: Plaza del Mercadillo


Sunday 12th July

09:00 h: Petanca Tournament
Location: Club de Petanca

16:00 h: Foam Party with Manolo
Location: Playa de las Maranuelas

20:30 h: Children's Fiesta Queen Election Gala - presented by Yaso and Cascarita with Street Dancers Junior, the club Gaudium Mogan, the singer Alexia Rodriguez and Chiara Girls present the musical "Alicia en el pais de las maravillas"
Location: Plaza de Las Maranuelas


Monday 13th July

18:00 h: Football solteras and casadas
Location: Campo de Futbol

20:30 h: Scala en Hifi Infantil - with the participation of Ballet of Nazaret Ortega
Location: Plaza del Las Maranuelas


Tuesday 14th July

17:00 h: Simultanea de Ajedrez
Location: David Jimenez Silva Sports Centre

21:00 h: Scala en Hifi for adults
Location: Plaza de Las Maranuelas


Wednesday 15th July

17:00 h: Circuito Ludico Deportivo for 7 - 14 years
Location: Campo de Futbol

21:30 h: Encuentro de Musica Popular - traditional dance groups and popular music Taorogan of the school of music and Los Gofiones.
Location: Plaza de las Maranuelas

23:30 h: Verbena with the orchestra Banda Joven
Location: Plaza del Mercadillo


Thursday 16th July Dia de Nuestra Senora del Carmen

11:00 - 14:00 h: Ludo Parque Infantil
Location: Plaza del Las Maranuelas

12:30 h: Homenaje a los Mayores de 75 years
Location: Club de 3rd Edad La Jaca

13:30 h: Asadero Popular
Location: Muelle Pesquero

19:00 h: Misa y procesion Terrestre - accompanied by Banda Barrial


Friday 17th July

20:00 h: Children's Theatre - present the spectacular "Un Principe algo rarito" of the Cia Espiritu de sal
Location: Plaza de las Maranuelas

22:00 h: "El Carmen 2009" Concert - Kalima and K-Narias
Location: Zona de chiringuitos de musica

00:30 h: Verbena with Furia Joven
Location: Plaza del Mercadillo


Saturday 18th July

18:00 h: Bajada de la Rama (water fight) with bands Gran Canaria and Barrial
Leaves from: Plaza de Pino Seco

23:00 h: Verbena de Amanecida with Caracter Latino and Melodia Show
Location: Plaza del Mercadillo

00:00 h: Fireworks Display


Sunday 19th July

10:30 h: Eucarist and the continuation of the Maritime Procession Virgen del Carmen.

[stuart S]

Vikki

Excuse my stupidity but what is the easiest way to get from PR to Arguineguin and how far is it?

thanks

Stuart

[Vikki]

Hi not stupid at all, a good question. It is proably easier to get to Arguineguin than it is to get to Mogan from Puerto Rico.

It's very roughly 6€ in a taxi or you can catch the bus from the main station in Puerto Rico for a couple of euros. Takes about 10 minutes from bottom of Puerto Rico. Oh and you can also catch a boat that takes you right into Arguineguin harbour.

[stuart S]

Thanks Vikki

Looks like my Sunday is all sorted now!

Foam party at my age??, this will be a laugh!

When we're over we'll have to meet up to say Hi! and possible drench you lol

[Vikki]

lol glad to be of help...... you can play wheres Wally (Vikki) and see if you can spot me in the crowds lol

Reminds me, with the water fight I got drenched last year and I was only watching, was on my way to dinner, bad idea lol