The Mayor of Puerto Lumbreras, Maria Angeles Tunisia, and the chairman of Songs and Dances Virgen del Rosario, Joaquin Esteban Gonzalez, have signed a collaboration agreement whereby the City Council gave a grant of 5,000 euros to the folk group of Puerto Lumbreras for the organization and conduct of proceedings in the National Folk Festival and other cultural initiatives promoted by the municipality throughout the year such as the Feast of the Immaculate in El Esparragal or the Fiestas de Octubre.
In this sense, the Mayor has explained that "the City of Puerto Lumbreras supports and encourages the promotion of our traditions. The activity of the Chorus and Dance Group Virgen del Rosario, an entity born with the aim of promoting the culture of the town, He has led local and regional folklore to other countries like Italy, Portugal and Turkey through its participation in national and international festivals. "
GROUP OF CHOIRS AND DANCES OF PUERTO DEL ROSARIO VIRGIN LUMBRERASEl current group of Songs and Dances Virgen del Rosario was established in 1980, and today make up more than 40 people, including members of the Rondalla and the corps de ballet.
His work focuses on conservation, rescue and dissemination of music, dance and traditional costumes of this localidad.La lumbrerense group has participated in National Festivals, and International Folklore leading to other countries like Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Turkey, Romania and France.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras