Dance, paella, and traditional meals at the Andalusia Day celebration of three neighborhood associations in Marbella

The Marbella City Council has shown its support for the neighborhood associations El Cruce, El Barrio, and El Mirador de la Torrecilla, which will celebrate ... Andalusia Day with music and performances by dance academies, a community paella, and traditional breakfasts and snacks. The Councilor for Citizen Participation, Enrique Rodríguez, highlighted today during the presentation of the activities that in Marbella and San Pedro Alcántara, the day of February 28th "is lived with special intensity, celebrating our history, culture, traditions, and the cooperative and participatory spirit of the Andalusian people."

The councilor thanked the involvement of the mentioned entities and emphasized that February 28th "is not just a date on the calendar, but a symbol of identity, pride, and unity for all Andalusians." He also recalled that this commemoration "remembers the 1980 referendum that gave us the possibility to be the autonomous community we are and to unite as the best land" and encouraged all residents "to participate in the scheduled events and to celebrate together such a notable holiday."

The day will start at 10:00 AM at Plaza de la Libertad in San Pedro Alcántara with a traditional Andalusian breakfast open to all residents. Olive oil and zurrapa bread, coffee, and herbal teas will be offered in a family-friendly and festive atmosphere. It will be the first time that the association invites the entire community to this celebration, an initiative they approach "with great excitement and desire for continuity," according to Estrella García, president of the AV El Cruce.

Chocolates and Performances

From 1:00 PM, at Buenaventura Street, number 18, a festive day will be held including a community paella, a chocolate party, a bar with popular prices, performances by dance academies like Karina Parra's, and various cultural activities. Additionally, a flag hoisting will be performed "and we will remember Andalusian poets, authors, and musicians," according to Jaime Ramos, president of the AV El Mirador de la Torrecilla, who highlighted the importance of institutional support and the collaboration of the Citizen Participation delegation, as well as the effort of the boards of directors, "especially the women, who have historically upheld the neighborhood associative fabric."

In the afternoon, from 5:00 PM, the sweetest tradition will be brought by the Neighbors Association El Barrio, which will hold its traditional chocolate party with cake at the headquarters on Sol Street, number 37, made by the pastry chef Gaspar. "This activity has more than 40 years of history," according to María Sánchez, president of this group, who has invited all residents of Marbella and San Pedro to join this celebration that, year after year, keeps alive a tradition passed down through generations.