'Mijas with Soul': 15,000 candles will light up the festival of music, crafts, and gastronomy this weekend

The festival 'Mijas with a Soul by Candlelight' begins this Friday, July 4, in the town of Mijas in Malaga with an "attractive concert schedule" throughout the weekend. The city will be adorned with more than 15,000 candles, as announced this Tuesday in a press conference by the councilors for Public Roads and Economic Development, Melisa Ceballos and Juan Carlos Maldonado, respectively.

In this way, some of the most emblematic points of the historic center of Mijas will be illuminated with candles, creating a "unique atmosphere and a charming environment." Málaga Street, Libertad Square, San Sebastián Street, Constitution Square, Los Caños Street, Compás Avenue, and the Paseo de la Muralla will be some of the key locations for the lighting.

Additionally, a craft market with more than 40 stalls will offer locals and visitors a tour through different parts of the town, complemented by a range of dining options and a wish tree. Ceballos highlighted the "charm" generated in the town and encouraged participation in the activities: "Mijas is one of the most beautiful towns in our country and, thanks to this initiative, that beauty is enhanced and an atmosphere to enjoy with family and friends is created."

PROGRAM

The program includes a series of concerts scheduled to take place at the Miguel González Berral municipal auditorium. On Friday, July 4, there will be a tribute to Pink Floyd by IM-Pulse; on the 5th, Caribbean rhythms will fill the auditorium with the Bernáldez Latin Jazz Orchestra and their show 'A Night in Havana'.

The grand finale will be on Sunday, July 6, with a tribute to the legendary British band Bee Gees. All these performances will be at 10:00 PM, and tickets are already on sale.

Maldonado noted that this proposal "boosts local economic activity" and mentioned that, to facilitate transportation and access to the town, bus services have been arranged from the fairgrounds of Las Lagunas and La Cala, as well as from the parking lot located at the quarry of Mijas Pueblo. The service will be available from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM.