Vélez-Málaga presents the fair in honor of the Virgin of the Miraculous: programming for all ages and a popular paella event

The arrival of November brings the first rains and the pre-Christmas atmosphere, but in the heart of Los Íberos, this month is especially highlighted by the celebration of one of its most important festivities: the Fair in honor of the Virgin of the Miraculous. For this tradition, the Deputy Mayor's Office of Almayate, Cajiz, and Valle-Niza, in coordination with the Department of Popular Traditions and the stewards of the core, has prepared a program of activities aimed at all ages.

As explained by the deputy mayor, Jesús María Claros, accompanied by the councilor of Popular Traditions, Lourdes Piña, and the stewards, the fair will include cultural, recreational, and social activities, with the aim of providing a participatory atmosphere and reinforcing the festive character of the municipality.

This event will be held next Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23. The mass, in honor of the Virgin of the Miraculous, will mark the beginning of the festivities. After it, there will be a ribbon race on bicycles. In the afternoon, the artist Lázaro Cruz will be in charge of entertaining the fair until the selection of Miss and Mister, scheduled for 19:00 hours.

Following this, Cantando bajito and the zambomba La Manuela will offer "some fun pre-Christmas moments," as detailed by Claros. Additionally, DJ Adri Pérez will conclude the first day with a live performance.

Sunday will start with a popular paella, preceded by a zumba exhibition, "a lunch where tradition, coexistence, and good atmosphere will again be the protagonists." Later, at about 17:00 hours, locals and visitors will attend the procession of the Virgin of the Miraculous, which will feature the Band of Cornets and Drums of Charity of Vélez-Málaga as musical accompaniment.

For her part, Lourdes Piña, councilor of Popular Traditions, has highlighted "the work and enthusiasm of the stewards and the entire community of Los Íberos to keep alive a festival that is part of our identity.” The councilor noted that the Fair of the Virgin of the Miraculous “is not just a celebration, but also a moment to meet, share, and enjoy as a family, strengthening the bonds among neighbors.” She also thanked “the collaboration of everyone who makes it possible for the fair to be so special and close to those who participate” each year.