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Estepona town hall plants

over 16,000 trees in seven
years as part of its green plan
Green space in the town
has gone from 498,000
square metres to almost a
million since 2012
:: CHARO MÁRQUEZ
ESTEPONA. The town hall in
Estepona has a plan, the ‘Plan Árbol’
(tree plan), and since it started in
Residents in Sierra de Gata got involved after the fire damage in 2015. :: PHOTOS: REFOREST-ACCIÓN 2012, 16,423 trees have been put in
the ground to promote a more sus-
tainable way of life in the town. In
2019 alone, the council planted 4,123,
mostly shady, deciduous trees, in- An Estepona park. :: C.M.
cluding tipuanas, jacarandas, ficus,
cypresses, poplars and pines, as well The councillor said that ‘Plan
as palms. Árbol’ “doesn’t just mean adding
Since 2012, the amount of pub- beauty to different parts of the town,
lic green space has increased from but has lots of other advantages like
498,000 square metres to almost a increased oxygenation, which sof-
million. tens temperatures and depollutes”.
Councillor for Services, Blas Ru- In addition, Ruzafa said the town
zafa, explained that the tree plant- hall is continuing its initiative to
ing had made Estepona “a much let children sponsor a tree, to teach
more liveable place, bringing added them about the importance of pro-
benefits such as cleaner air, absorb- tecting the environmemt.
ing polluting smells and gases.” The councillor pointed out that
The plan has also helped save wa- thousands of plants, shrubs and flow-
‘Bongui’ collects acorns in the Sierra de Gata. Children learn too. ter as trees help reduce evaporation ers had also been planted as part of
from land or stop soil erosion and the Estepona, Garden of the Costa
hillsides, embankments or waste Rodrigo Ibarrondo ing them belong to children. cut down on runoff, among other project, another flagship project of
ground. “There are no legal regula- Reforest-Acción One example is Operación Encina, benefits. the town hall.
tions prohibiting the sowing of a modest organisation in Granada
acorns, as long as they are local, na- “You can sow acorns which is holding training workshops
tive species. Animals like jays and before the ‘bellotadas’ in different
squirrels do it all the time,” they say. anywhere, in the villages at the foot of the Sierra Ne-
They do, however, advise finding
out whether the land is public, com-
same way that jays vada. It is modest because, actually,
it comprises a man, his daughter and
munal or private and, where appli- and squirrels do a forest ranger who joined them af-
cable, ask for permission from the ter seeing them work and helps them
owner or relevant administration. to fulfil their mission in accordance
It is also a good idea to make con- Beatriz Sánchez with the Junta de Andalucía’s envi-
tact with local nature conservation Operación Encina ronmental regulations.
organisations or town halls so that This group may be small, but their
a labour which is carried out with “We have to water ambition is enormous: fire, the coal
such love doesn’t end up destroyed industry and wheat cultivation have
by building, agriculture or farming the plants here; the left areas of wasteland near their
activities.
On this point, the Gran Bello-
desert has reached home in Huétor Vega and they want
to cover it all with trees. At the same
tada has aroused some controversy. Granada now” time, they want too make the seed
Daniel Moya, professor of Environ- of environmental awareness grow
mental Sciences and a member of among their neighbours, including
the research group into forest ecol- Daniel Moya the youngest, through educational
ogy at the University of Castilla-La Environmental Sciences programmes. They are convinced that
mancha, believes that as an exer- with enough will we can all change
cise in environmental education it “Sometimes it’s the bit of the world in which we live.
is fantastic to promote “local ac- Beatriz Sánchez and her father be-
tion with global aims”, but says best not to gan to experiment in 2015 and today
there should be more scientific cri-
teria and institutional organisation.
intervene in areas they are the proud progenitors of
2,000 small trees at the side of a trail.
He points out that in Spain there burned by fire” They don’t sow acorns; they germi-
is 30 per cent more forested area nate them at home and, once they
than 25 years ago, but that a lack have a root and stem, transplant them.
of sustainable management has “We tried a ‘bellotada’ before and
meant that it is not helping to miti- it didn’t go well. The desert has
gate climate change. such as semi-arid regions and wet- reached here. Everything is very dry
An example: research shows that lands,” he explains. and there are no nutrients in the soil.
sometimes, in areas affected by fire, If we don’t water the young oaks in
it is better to wait because human Four hands, 2,000 oaks the summer, they don’t survive,” says
intervention can interrupt the natu- Maybe there will not be 25 million Beatriz, who receives advice from Re-
ral regeneration of the vegetation, acorns buried before 1 March 2020, forest-Acción.
accentuate erosion and contribute which is the objective, but at least With their method, and some sup-
to the loss of biodiversity. these campaigners are sowing aware- port from the local council, which
Finally, not everywhere needs to ness. Among the more than 300 provides them with the water and
have trees. “There are areas where groups involved are social organisa- some materials, their oaks have now
the vegetation is naturally scarce tions and educational institutions. reached 2.5 metres in height and are
and others where there is vegeta- Many of the hands which are busy starting to produce fruit before they
bion but not in the form of trees, collecting healthy acorns and plant- are even four years old.
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DENISE BUSH

READERS’ PHOTOS
GARDENING
Mouse ear chickweed
Cerastium tomentosum is a member of the carnation family
native to southern Italy and alpine regions of Europe
This cheerful little plant forms a alpine regions of Europe on dry and silver carpet, Cerastium to-
mound of silvery-grey foliage which stony slopes and outcrops and in mentosum is a member of the :: CAROLINE SELLERS
is covered by small, star-shaped poor soils. Caryophyllacea family (better
white flowers from late spring
through to autumn. Native to south-
Commonly called mouse ear
chickweed, snow-in-the-summer,
known as the carnation family.)
It grows to form a carpet of THE POTATO VINE
ern Italy, it is found growing in the common mouse ear grey-green stems and elliptical
leaves around 15-20cm tall
and up to 75cm across, Solanum laxum (also known as Solanum jasminoides) is a
making it an ideal beautiful climbing vine that is easy to care for and scented
plant for growing too.
over walls, rock-
eries or cascad-
ing from con-
tainers. Ceras-
tium can also
be grown as a
lawn as it can
be mown (to a
height of
about 5cm)
and will with-
stand light foot
traffic. Its spread-
ing habit and rapid
growth are not ham-
pered by drought or poor
soil although a light feed and oc-
casional watering during the
growing season will help to keep :: PETRA
it healthy.
Another advantage of this vig-
orous plant is that it seeds itself A HAIRY WANDERING JEW
easily and can also be grown from
cuttings during most of the year This photo was sent in by Patricia Unwin but was taken by
(although winter cuttings are usu- her friend Petra in Manilva. It is of a species of Tradescantia
ally less successful). If Cerastium commonly called the hairy wandering Jew.
starts to become a little too wide-
spread it is easy to dig up and re-
move. If left to its own devices
and in ideal conditions it may suf- PHOTOS
focate neighbouring plants.
It is best to divide Cerastium Calling all Email your photos to eng-
tomentosum every two to three [email protected] or send
years to maintain its vigour. Clip- gardeners them to SUR in English,
ping back the faded blooms or Avda Dr Marañón 48, 29009
cutting it back by a third at the We know that many of our Malaga, with a caption and a
end of the season will help to readers have lovely gardens, few words of explanation.
keep it looking tidy. or enjoy growing plants on Alternatively, you can send
Although not completely their terraces or balconies, them to us via Facebook
hardy, Cerastium will withstand so why not share them with (surenglish) or Twitter
Cerastium tomentosum and close-up of bloom (inset). :: WIKIMEDIA a light frost. others? (@SUR_English)
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Young guitarists from 15 countries to

two from China along with others
from Brazil, Serbia, Australia,
Ukraine, Romania, Russia, Swit-
zerland, Korea and Germany.

compete for Andrés Segovia prize The competition will take place
from 7 to 11 January at La Her-
radura’s civic centre and will con-
sist of two eliminatory rounds and
the final, which will be open to
First prize includes a the public.
custom-made guitar by First prize includes a custom-made
guitar by British luthier Stephen Hill
British luthier Stephen who lives in the town, as well as a
Hill who lives in La 10,000-euro cash prize and the op-
Herradura, where the portunity to perform at the 2020 city
of Úbeda International Dance and
event will take place, as Music Festival.
well as a 10,000 euros There are second and third prizes
cash prize as well as special prizes for the best
performance of this year’s obligatory
piece and the youngest guitarist to
:: SUR IN ENGLISH get through to the second round.
LA HERRADURA. Twenty young Hopefuls will be asked to per-
guitarists from 15 countries are set form a piece of their choice as well
to participate in the forthcoming as two obligatory pieces; one in the
Andrés Segovia international gui- second round, which is Manuel de
tar competition in La Herradura Falla’s ‘Le Tombeau de Claude De-
according to Almuñécar town hall. bussy’ and during the final each
The competition, which is in its guitarist will be required to per-
thirty-fifth year, is open to musi- form the Aranjuez concerto for gui-
cians under the age of 35. tar and orchestra by Joaquín
Four guitarists from Spain will Rodrigo. The guitarists will be ac-
be joined by two from Italy, two companied by Malaga’s Philhar-
from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Romanian Mircea Gogoncea won the competition in 2019. :: SUR monic Orchestra.

New Costa theatre project

to provide platform for
potential young actors
The programme will
include workshops on
acting, voice, mime,
improvisation and
specialist subjects such
as acting for camera
:: TONY BRYANT
FUENGIROLA. A new theatrical
group is being set up in Fuengirola to
provide a platform for young people
to develop their acting, performance CYT organiser Patrick Daly. :: SUR
and creative skills. The Costa del Sol
Youth Theatre (CYT) will be run by ing with several students who have
Patrick Daly, a native of Cork who gone on to international fame.
has worked as a drama teacher, Eng- The CYT will meet each Saturday
lish teacher and stage director in Ire- at the Fuengirola Beach Hotel (next
land for the past thirty years. to the Miramar shopping centre). The
The company will follow a drama- junior members’ (7-10 years) pro-
based programme for children be- gramme will be held from 2.15pm
tween the age of seven and seven- until 3.30pm, while senior sessions
teen that will focus on performance (11-17 years) will take place from
pieces for audiences, improvisation 3.45pm until 5pm.
and scripted works. The programme A special open day workshop will
will include workshops on acting, take place on Saturday 18 January.
voice and mime, and there will also There are only 15 places available in
be visiting tutors for specialist sub- each age group and these places will
jects such as acting for camera. be offered following successful par-
As Artistic Director of the Back- ticipation in the workshop. Entry to
stage-Ireland Theatre-in-Education the workshop is free and registration
Company, Patrick has worked on stage must be made in advance on costay-
shows with young people in schools [email protected]
and theatres throughout Ireland. Back- “We will be looking at young peo-
stage is the only company in Ireland ple with potential and enthusiasm
to have a team of youngsters perform as well as those with previous train-
stand-up comedy at the Edinburgh ing and experience. All are welcome
International Festival. Patrick has to come along to the Open Work-
previously worked with RTE Televi- shop,” Patrick explained to SUR in
sion and is responsible for establish- English. For more information, call
ing a number of youth theatres, work- Patrick on 711 00 26 40.
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TONY
BRYANT

WHAT HAPPENED TODAY? LANGUAGE

FOOTNOTE
E3 JANUARY 1974
Torero Bullfighter

Birth of ‘housewives’ favourite’ matador Aristocracia

Dinastía
Abuelo
Aristocracy
Dynasty
Grandfather
Bisabuelo Great-grandfather
Mítico Legendary
Fran Rivera was born into one of the greatest Apellido Surname
Siglo Century
bullfighting dynasties of the 20th century and Conocido Known
he married into Spain’s most aristocratic family Duquesa Duchess
Duque Duke

B
orn in 1974, Francisco the art of bullfighting in the town; Corneado Gored
de Asís Rivera Ordóñez the other is Romero. Primo/a Cousin
- Fran, as he is affection- It was Antonio Ordóñez who Preferido Favourite
ately known to his fans took the youngster under his wing Ilustre Distinguished
- is a matador who was born into following his father’s death, and Casarse To get married
one of the most distinguished bull- the promising matador received Divorciarse To get divorced
fighting families in Spain. his presentation as a ‘novillero’
Rivera’s great-grandfather on (novice fighter of young bulls) in
his mother’s side was Cayetano the Maestranza bullring in Ronda eventually married a 27-year-old
Ordóñez (El Niño de la Palma), the in 1991. He was ‘confirmed’ in Ma- lawyer in Ronda in 2013.
patriarch of the Ordóñez dynasty drid in 1996. Rivera announced his with-
and his grandfather was Antonio He went on to enjoy a relatively drawal from bullfighting in 2012,
Ordóñez, one of the greatest bull- successful career, performing in only to return two years later.
fighters of his era. His father, also Spain’s top bullrings with numer- Fran Rivera Ordóñez, in Burgos 2010. :: SUR In 2015, he was badly gored in
Francisco Rivera but better known ous notable fighters. However, a fight in Huesca and doctors
as Paquirri, was a legendary figure even though he was continually Duchess of Alba (who was the like Hola! and he was the subject feared he might never fight again
killed in the bullring in Po- likened to Paquirri, he never re- most titled noble in the world) of numerous daytime gossip pro- due to the severity of his injuries.
zoblanco, Cordoba in 1984. Other ceived the adulation that his fa- brought him unlimited attention grammes, especially for his con- The incident, for many Spaniards,
renowned matadors in his family ther enjoyed. from the Spanish press. nection with Spanish singer Isa- brought back the memory of the
include Rivera’s great-uncle, Luis Although the young matador Because of his wife’s title of bel Pantoja, his father’s second death of his father, who was killed
Miguel Dominguín, and his was relatively well-received within 12th Duchess of Montoro, Rivera wife. aged just 36. This led to Rivera’s
brother, Cayetano Rivera. the bullfighting sector, it was not became Duke Consort of Montoro. Known as the ‘housewives’ fa- eventual retirement during
The family name has flourished necessarily his skill in the ring that However, the marriage failed and vourite’ because of his stunning Ronda’s Corrida de Goyesca in 2017.
in Ronda since the early 20th cen- caught the media’s attention. His the couple divorced in 2002. good looks, Rivera had a brief af-
tury and it is one of the two sig- marriage in 1998 to Eugenia The celebrity bullfighter ap- fair with his ex-wife’s cousin, ·
 Bilingual crossword
nificant names associated with Martínez de Irujo, daughter of the peared on the cover of magazines Blanca Martínez de Irujo, but he inside back page

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that an American multina- ryday we hear screams and lucía or the town hall, and fi-
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the company and we fear that that they mistreat their child, tany of the different associa-
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DISCOVER ANDALUCÍA

Melchior in Granada. :: TURISMO ANDALUZ

QUICK GUIDE

What to see in
Higuera de la Sierra
and Granada
La Alhambra. Palace,
city and fortress, consi-
dered one of the most
important monuments in
Europe.
This parade has been held in the city of the Alhambra on the eve of Three Kings Day since 1910. :: VOCENTO Calle Real de la Alhambra,
s/n. 18009 Granada.

The oldest Three Kings parades Museo de la Cabalgata.

Themed information
centre on the history of
the Cabalgata de los
Reyes Magos del Pueblo.
Calle El Charcón, s/n.

A
JAVIER ndalucía can historical precedents re- cultural centre to the well- 21220 Higuera de la Sie-
ALMELLONES boast of having corded at the end of the known Plaza del Carmen, rra (Huelva).
two of the old- nineteenth century. the entourage of their maj-
est Cabalgatas In either case, it is the esties Melchior, Gaspar
(Three Kings parade) in oldest in Andalucía. Today, and Balthasar will tour the Albaycín. Old Arab quar-
Spain. Specifically, the one with logical evolution of historical centre of Gra- ter located in front of
in Granada and the one in the last few decades, it has nada to the delight of the Alhambra, with exce-
the town of Higuera de la become a show of light and thousands of children ea- llent views.
Sierra in Huelva. colour that travels through ger to receive sweets. Barrio del Albaycín, s/n.
2 days in Granada The first one has been Granada city centre every There will be plenty for  18009 Granada.
and Higuera held as a parade since 1910 5th January from 6pm everyone, as during the pa-
Car + walk. - some say since 1912 - al- onwards. rade more than fifteen
Journey: 1 hour and 20 though there are some From the Gran Capitán thousand kilos of sweets
minutes to Granada will be distributed from
and 3 hours to Higuera the floats.
de la Sierra. The Cabalgata de Higuera
Cabalgatas: 4 hours. de la Sierra is a more mod-
Monuments: 3 hours. est display but is also a cen-
tury-old celebration. The
performance has been
staged since 1918 with a
more aesthetic result.
Cordoba
Higuera Behind this route, in
de la Sierra which the birth of the baby
Huelva Jesus is represented, there
Seville
is an arduous year of hard
work by enthusiastic vol-
Malaga
Cadiz unteers who are aware of
the importance of this cen-
tennial tradition. The tradi- Cathedral. Building star-
tion was established by lo- ted at the end of the six-
cal doctor Domingo Fal teenth century on top of
Conde, with one of the an old mosque.
most emblematic streets in Gran Vía de Colón, 5.
the village named after 18001 Granada.
him.
The official route of the
parade will start at 9.30pm Iglesia de San Sebastián.
but visitors are asked to get The main church in
there early to avoid any Higuera de la Sierra,
traffic problems. This is in which was inaugurated in
fact a good excuse to enjoy the mid-18th century.
Higuera de la Sierra which Plaza de la Constitución,
has an extensive historical s/n. 21220 Higuera de la
legacy including the Sierra (Huelva).
The Cabalgata in Higuera de la Sierra. :: AYTO. HIGUERA Museo de la Cabalgata.
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The recently opend new cultural

Gustav Klimt exhibition

centre is dedicated to Coín-born
artist Reyna Manescau, known as
the Painter of Venice. The perma-
nent exhibition of this famous

moves into Muelle Uno painter’s work is entitled Íntimo y

Universal.

Territorio Axarco
Benalmádena. Until 12 January.
:: SUR IN ENGLISH Centro de Exposiciones.
MALAGA. El Oro de Klimt (The Commissioned by Antonio Sán-
Gold of Klimt), an exhibition by chez Marín, the exhibition consists Mariajosé Gallardo, Malaga.
the Austrian artist that has al- of 80 works in different formats
ready visited Madrid and is cur- using different techniques by a to- union of heaven and the under-
rently in Seville, will be opened tal of thirteen international and world.
in Malaga on 17 January. It will be Malaga artists. Eight are painters
held in the empty offices be- and five of them sculptors, all liv- Modern Utopias
tween Muelle Uno and Muelle ing in the Axarquía. Malaga. Until 26 January. Centre
Dos in Malaga port which were Pompidou, Muello Uno.
previousy the location for a lego The Use of Space, Calder- ‘Modern Utopias’ is an exhibition
exhibition. Picasso reflecting the historical events that
The exhibit will consist of an Malaga. Until 2 February. Museo have defined our time and fed the
audiovisual display on a giant Picasso Málaga. imagination of modern and con-
screen so that visitors can experi- A joint exhibition explores the use temporary artists.
ence a new generation of immer- of space by two famous artists, the
sive art with the fusion of paint- American sculptor Alexander Cal- Smile
ing, music and technology. der and Malaga’s Pablo Ruiz Malaga. Until 24 January. La Casa
The project aims to encourage El Oro de Klimt. :: SUR Picasso. Amarilla.
the audience to get to know Gus- Rebecca Vilches takes us on ajour-
tav Klimt, the most important ganised by the Nomad Arte com- ney for the senses in which we fol-
Austrian artist from the end of INFORMATION pany who were responsible for low the protagonist on their escape
the nineteenth century to the be- the successful Van Gogh Alive from negativity.
ginning of the twentieth,  What. An immersive art exhi- exhibition last year.
through modern technology. This bition of works by Gustav Klimt Admission is expected to bebe- Malaga Glass Museum
will be done, say the organisers, tween 10 and 12 euros for adults Malaga. Permanent exhibition.
by “strolling among the land-  When. From 17 January. (weekdays will be cheaper) and Plazuela Santísimo Cristo de la
scapes and portraits, analysing between eight and ten euros for Sangre.
each detail”, as visitors are trans-  Where. In the empty corner children between four and fif- The glass museum has has an ex-
ported back to the time when the space between Muelle Uno and teen years old, students, unem- tensive collection of glass includ-
artist lived and worked. Muelle Dos. ployed, over 65s and disabled. ing two glass panels that have been
The exhibition has been or- Children under four go free. painstakingly restored, made by
the Spanish company Mauméjean.
Picasso museum, Malaga.
Imagination Museum
Exile and Nostalgia Malaga. Permanent exhibition.
EXHIBITIONS large format by Argentinian artist Malaga. Until 2 February. Museo Calle Martínez Campos 13, Soho.
Emmanuel Lafont at the Yusto/Gi- Casa Natal Picasso. Toys, drawings, contraptions and
Journey ner gallery. ‘Exilo y nostalgia. Dibujos inéditos sets which explore science, the
Alozaina. Until 11 January. Casa del y libros ilustrados de Picasso en la senses and how we perceive things.
Río. Pictures for pets Colección de la familia Arias’ con-
Journey is the title of the exhibi- Mijas Pueblo. Until 6 January. sists of a collection of writings, Mariajosé Gallardo
tion which includes oils, acrylics Clínica Veterinaria, Av México 21. paintings and drawings, many of Malaga. Until 5 January. La Cora-
and mixed media produced be- Temporary exhibiton by Artistas them on newspaper pages, that cha, Paseo de Reding 1.
tween 2013 until the present. The Eclécticos, a group of professional form part of the legacy left by Seville artist Mariajosé Gallardo
artist is dmcq. international artists who have ex- Eugenio Arias. Arias and Picasso will be exhibiting a selection of 77
hibited extensively across met and became friends while both of her works entitled Muerte. Jui-
Madueños Art much of the world before joining were in exile in France and shared a cio. Infierno. Gloria.
Mijas. Until 7 January. Casa Picasso and Calder, Malaga. together in Andalucía. common interest, bullfighting.
Museo de Mijas. Sorolla Tierra Adentro
The three siblings from the Picasso ceramics Ernst Kraft Malaga. Until 30 January. Palacio
Madueño family will be exhibiting The temporary exhibition is by Mijas. Permanent exhibition. Cen- Malaga. La Concepción botanical Episcopal.
their works which includes paint- Galician-Argentinian artist Luis tro de Arte Contemporáneo. gardens. A display of more than 100 works
ings (Tere Madueño); cross stitch Seoane. An exhibition of 44 ceramics cre- A sculpture ‘The Tree of Life’ by by Joaquín Sorolla featuring land-
(Peña Madueño) and sculpture ated by famous Malaga artist, Pablo Ernst Kraft is on permanent dis- scapes and characters far removed
(Salvador Madueño). Emmanuel Lafont Ruiz Picasso. play in the gardens on the lawns from his usual seaside scenes.
Marbella. Until 29 February. Gal- next to the pond. The minimalist
Seoane. Retratos. ería Yusto /Giner, C/Madera. Reyna Manescau structure of iron rods is five metres Fortuny
Marbella. Until 22 May 2021. La Gran Luz is the title of this exhi- Coín. Permanent exhibition. Cen- tall and is based on the pre-phara- Malaga. Until 2 February. Sala No-
Museo Ralli Marbella. bition of recent photographs in tro Cultural Reyna Manescau. onic pictogram representing the ble, Museo Carmen Thyssen
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Málaga.
Around 30 images by Mariano For-
tuny created when he was experi-
The Three Kings make their
menting with different tech-
niques. Many have never been way to Andalucía by camel,
catalogued before.

Alechinsky
boat, float or helicopter
Malaga. Until 12 April. Pompidou
Centre. companied by 10 pages and be-
The exhibition consists of 75 works :: SUR IN ENGLISH / JENNIE hind them came a float in the
covering nearly 70 years of the ca- RHODES shape of a giant shoe (it is tradi-
reer of Belgian artist and printer Pi- MALAGA. The first ever Three tional in Spain to leave a shoe for
erre Alechinsky. He is well known Kings parade or Cabalgata in the Kings to fill). There were
for his ability to play with humour, Malaga took place in 1923. Until fireworks and people watched
poetry and aesthetic and his pas- then, the tradition was for the from balconies as the cavalcade
sion for Chinese ink and antique Magi to take toys to children in made its way slowly through the
paper. hospital and orphanages on 5th streets.
January every year. The idea to Nowadays, Three Kings pa-
Arabian Fantasy take the Kings on to the streets rades are held in nearly every
Malaga. Until 1 March. Carmen of Malaga was started by lawyer, town and village in Spain on 5th The Cabalgata in Malaga :: SUR
Thyssen Museum. poet, journalist and regional pri- January with some interesting
‘Arabian Fantasy’ is the title of a mary education delegate, Nar- variations from place to place.
new exhibition consisting of works ciso Díaz de Escovar. The Kings may arrive by boat or kilos of sweets into the crowds which to watch the spectacle
by Fortuny, Tapiró, Fabrés, According to newspapers re- helicopter and make their way with many people prepared with however all the towns and vil-
Lameyer, Delacroix, Benjamin- porting the event, the parade through the streets on horse- umbrellas and carrier bags to col- lages will be putting on a show
Constant and Dehodencq with the was led by a section of the back, floats and even camels. The lect them. to thrill small children.
common theme of Arabic life or Guardia Civil, who were fol- cavalcade is escorted by many The biggest processions take Starting times vary but more
how it was romantically depicted lowed by a band from the Red festive floats and bands and the part in the cities and it is even information can be found on
by artists in the 19th century. Cross. The Three Kings were ac- Three Kings traditionally hurl possible to reserve a seat from town hall websites.

Sean Scully
Malaga. Until 19 January 2020.
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo. The Butterfly Effect Monday of each month. month, from 11am-3pm. Bar Res-
Open Tues to Sun, 9am-9pm, and Malaga. Until 31 January 2020. This exhibition consists of 61 taurante Luna Nueva, Paseo de
third Monday of each month. Museum Jorge Rando, C/Cruz del works by 56 artists around the Sabinillas.
The exhibition entitled ‘Eleuthera’, Molinillo. theme of a legendary ice-lolly. Breakfast with coffee to raise
is an exhibition of abstract works ‘Mariposas’ is the title of this exhi- money for ADANA.
by “one of the most outstanding bition of works by Malaga artist José Hernández
figures on the international art Jorge Rando. The majority of the Villanueva del Rosario. Permanent MUSIC & DANCE
scene” (as described by CAC artistic the around 100 works are in small exhibition. Casa de la Cultura.
director Helena Juncosa), Sean format and were created after a An exhibition of art work and let-
Scully. visit to the mountains around the ters belonging to artist José Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra
Qi Baishi Memorial Museum in Hernández. The artist gifted Malaga. Teatro Cervantes.
Lume China. around 20 works to the town 3 January, 8pm.
Malaga. Until 21 January 2020. Al- shortly before his death in 2013. He Conducted by Manuel Hernández
fajar, C/Císter. Drácula X Drácula spent long periods at Molino El Te- Silva, the orchestra will be per-
The new exhibition at the Alfajar Malaga. Until 2 February 2020. jar while creating his pieces. forming a special New Year’s con-
gallery is called Lume. Centro de Arte Contemporáneo. Alechinsky, Malaga cert with pieces by composers such
Open Tues-Sun 9am-9pm and third Matices de Invierno as Piazzola, Flores Strauss and Gi-
Almuñécar. Until 3 January, 5-9pm. works of Malaga-born philosopher nastera.
Casa de la Cultura, Sala de Exposi- and writer María Zambrano.
ciones Rowland Fade. For further information, call Estepona. Auditorio Felipe VI
A collection of paintings by Arte 952500244. 4 January, 8pm.
Sur is on display. The orchestra will be repeating the
Japanese culture and traditions New Year’s concert (see above).
Ni Pies, Ni Cabeza Macharaviaya. Until 12 January. Tickets: www.unientradas.es
Nerja. Until 12 January. Museo de Museo Los Gálvez.
Nerja. This exhibition includes a selection Malaga. Auditorio Edgar Neville
These square pictures can be hung of traditional Ukiyo-e art from the 13 January, 8.30pm, 14 January,
in any position , squares with 19th century with scenes depicting 8pm.
squares exists in all cultures the countryside, sumo wrestlers, The orchestra will play Bach’s
throughout time and across the courtesans and some sexually ex- Christmas Oratorio conducted
world. plicit paintings. by Salvador Vázquez with Alba
Chantar (soprano), Lidia Vinyes
María Zambrano CHARITY Curtis (mezzosoprano), Juan de
Vélez-Málaga. Permanent exhibi- Dios Mateos (tenor) and Joan
tion. Palacio de Beniel de Vélez- Martín-Royo(bass). The Cármina
Málaga. ADANA Coffee Mornings Nova choir will also be perform-
Lume. Malaga An exploration into the life and Malaga. First Friday of every ing.
24 WHAT TO DO January 3rd to 9th 2020
SUR IN ENGLISH

MUSIC & DANCE Cinesur Miramar

Marbella starts new year

Avda. de la Encarnación, Fuengi-
rola. Tel. 952 19 86 00.
Louie Louie Rock Bar Richard Jewell: 20.10.
Estepona. Avda Luis Braille. Little Women: 12.00, 15.45;
3 January. 11.30pm. Art Club Band.
5€ with CD.
4 January. Midnight. Break The
with contemporary art 18.30.
Star Wars: 12.150, 16.15,19.15,
22.15.
Senses and Snake Sister. Jumanjii: 20.30, 23.00.
17 January. From 11pm-7am. What-
ever Underground Playtime 2. A new exhibition under Cines Teatro Goya
17 January. Midnight. Chili Pepes the banner of Painting For tickets and information call
tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers. 951196665.
10€. and Connecting the www.cinesteatrogoya.com
Global Mind will feature Richard Jewell: 15.30, 18.00 (Fri-
nine European artists Mon); 17.00 (Tues, Wed)
Frozen II: 12.00 (Sun); 15.30, (Fri
-Mon); 17.45 (Fri-Wed)
:: TONY BRYANT Cats: 22.00 (Fri-Wed).
MARBELLA. The Excellence
Art Gallery in Marbella will host Yelmo Cines, Plaza Mayor
the first of a series of interna- Centro de Ocio Plaza Mayor, Avda.
tional exhibitions planned for Alfonso Ponce de León.
the new year on Saturday 4 Tel: 902 902 103 or visit
January. Under the banner of www. yelmocines.es
Painting and Connecting the Little Women: 12.55 (Sat, Sun).
Global Mind, the exhibition will Cats 22.35 (Tues).
feature the works of several Artists with gallery owner Massimo Cedrini (2nd l). :: SUR The Grudge: 22.20 (Tues).
European artists, including Paul Knives Out: 19.45 (Tues).
Arts, a self-taught painter who to acquire a personal and recog- cocktails will be served and visi- Richard Jewell: 12.15 (Sat,
works with oil and acrylic to nisable style, which incorpo- tors will have the opportunity Sun:21.50 (every day).
produce portraits of known and rates female figures, animals to meet the artists. Star Wars:The Rise of Sky-
Richard Ray Farrell, Wall Bar unknown people. The exhibi- and marine landscapes. His The Excellent Art Gallery, walker: 18.00 (every day).
tion will also present the work painting comes to life through situated next to the Palacio de Andre Rieu: 70 Years Younger:
New Year’s Concert of pop art specialist Consuela the use of diverse techniques Congresos in Marbella, opened 8.30 (Fri).
Gibraltar. 7 January, 5.30pm (chil- Buesa; abstract artist Tamara and natural materials from the in 2015 and is dedicated to pro- Joker: 21.35 (Tues).
dren’s concert), 8.30pm. John Yuriy Sweere, and the gallery’s sea, such as sand and shells. moting emerging and estab- Knives Out: 19.45 (Tues).
Mackintosh Hall. owner, Massimo Cedrini, whose The exhibition is free and be- lished contemporary artists in
Conducted by James Ham, the love of nature and of life led him gins at 8.30pm, when welcome all disciplines. Yelmo Cines, Rincón de la
European Sinfonietta will be in Victoria. Calle Arroyo Totalán
concert. The children’s concert is Tel: 902 220 922 or visit
free and tickets can be collected www.yelmocines.es
from the City Hall or the Mario Eneko Alberdi, accompanied by ous departure points. Cats: 22.45 (Tues).
Finlayson Art Gallery. Tickets for Juan Galiardo on piano and Joan Full details, contact Fundación Lux Richard Jewell: 19.20 (Tues).
the 8.30pm performance (£20) Massana on double bass, will make Mundi Fuengirola, C/Nueva 3. The Grudge: 22.45 (Tues).
can be purchased from Sacarello’s a musical tour through the jazz and 952474840. www.lux-mundi.org Little Women: 12.45 (Sat, Sun):
Coffee Shop, the Silver Shop or blues of the 40s-60s with an air of 22.35 (Tues).
from the Society on 00350 200 the mythical Oscar Peterson and FLAMENCO Knives Out : 13.45(Sat, Sun);
72134 or online: Herb Ellis. 22.35 (Tues).
http://www.buytickets.gi Andre Rieu: 70 Years Younger:
LECTURES & TALKS Andrés Segovia Guitar 8.30 (Fri).
The Wall Bar competition Star Wars:The Rise of Sky-
Malaga. Hotel Vincci Posada del Almuñécar. 7-11 January. La Her- walker: 13.00 (Sat, Sun); 21.00
Patio, 10pm, entry free. U3A Lectures radura Civic Centre. (Tues).
4 January, 10pm. Daphne and Fuengirola. Lux Mundi. free to All the guitarists taking part in the
Nicky. Vocals and guitar jazz and Eneko Alberdi Jazz Trio, Nerja. members, guests 5€. www.u3a- competition are under 35 years
bossa nova. fuengirolacostadelsol.com old and include contestants from
10 January, 9pm. Richard Ray Far- Eneko Alberdi Jazz Trio Art And Artists: David Hockney’s Spain, Brazil, Serbia, Australia,
rell, the New York bluesman. Nerja. 19 January, 8pm Ventana Secret Knowledge Russia, Chile, Argentina, China,
11 January, 10pm. Constanza & Ja- Abierta Jazz Club, Hotel Plaza 8 January, 2.30pm. Italy, Germany the Ukraine and
vier. Jazz duet. Cavana. The innovator, the scientist( and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The final
occasional spy) who painted the is open to the public. First prize is
Arnolfini Betrothal in symbols and 10,000 euros and a special edition
made it one of the worlds most guitar made by luthier Stephen
famous and iconic paintings. Group Hill.
Leader Liz Cochrane.
O. V. FILM
EVENTS AND TRIPS
SUR in English advises calling
cinemas to check for any last min-
Royal Postman ute time changes. Lunchtime and
Torremolinos. 3, 4 January, 5- late night screenings weekends
8pm. Cantarranas, Goya and El only. Royal Postman, Torremolinos.
Pozuelo centres.
The Royal Postman for the three Cine Albéniz Yelmo Cines, Vialia. Centro
kings will be collecting letters from C/Alcazabilla 4, Malaga. Tel: 902 Comercial Vialia. Tel: 902 220 922
children. 36 02 95 www.cinealbeniz.com or visit www. yelmocines.es
Little Women: 17.00, 19.30, Andre Rieu: 70 Years Younger:
Mercado Navideño 21.55. 8.30 (Fri)..
Puerto Banús. Until 5 January, Cats: 22.20 (Tues).
10am-8pm. Muelle de Ribera. Cinesur El Ingenio Fantasia Classics 2020: 20.00
Closed Christmas Day and New Avda. Juan Carlos 1, Vélez-Málaga. (Tues).
Year’s Day. Tel. 667 77 31 87. The Grudge: 22.25 (Tues).
Twenty seven stalls offering crafts, Star Wars: The Rise of Sky- Little Women: 20.30 (Tues).
gifts, gastronomy etc.Activities for walker: 18.00, 21.00 (Mon, Tues, Knives Out: 20.10 (Tues).
children. Thurs). Richard Jewell: 19.45 (Tues).
Richard Jewell: 12.05, 16.20, . Star Wars:The Rise of Sky-
Cáceres, Trujillo, Mérida Little Women: 18.45, 21.30 walker: 13.15 (Sat, Sun); 17.30
Fuengirola. 17-23 February. Vari- (Tues). (Sat, Mon, Tues).