Candles light up the town
The Luna Mora Festival, a yearly event which is held in the quaint Málaga village of Guaro, starts next Friday the 9th September. For two weekends running, visitors to the town will be treated to the best of andalusí culture: Music, dance, workshops, street performers, a Moorish market and 20,000 candles which light up the town are just some of the treats you can expect when you visit this popular festival.
The towns main auditorium will liven up the Guaro evenings with a selection of concerts by renown Spanish singers: Miguel Poveda, Vanesa Martín (accompanied by the Málaga symphonic orchestra), Mónica Naranjo and local sensation, Pablo Alborán will all be delighting the crowds with their music.
Workshops and Activities
Throughout the 4 days of the Festival, adults and children will have the chance to participate in a series of specially designed workshops which will take place inside a large “Jaima” Arab tent. This is a small sample of the workshops taking place:
- Painting with candles
- Percussion workshop for adults where they will learn to play the basic rhythms of the Arab and Andalucian cultures
- Children’s Puzzle workshop
- Children’s natural henna workshop
- Oriental Dance workshops
The Moorish market is another venue visitors shouldn’t miss. Opening at 5pm each day of the Festival, it is an impressive display where artisans from all over the world show off their talents and skills. The “Mercado de las Delicias” (Gourmet market) is one of the most popular areas of the market; as the name implies, you’ll find stands filled with sweets, chocolates and other gastronomic delights.
Street performers
Suggested Itinerary
1) Upon arrival, take a walk through the Moorish market with its abundant stalls and stands; the amazing display of 20,000 candles which light up the town is truly spectacular.
2) Take in some of the street performer shows and visit the gourmet market to sample some of the delicious food on offer.
3) If you’re still hungry, stop off at one of the many bars and restaurants and indulge in some typical tapas.
4) Attend one of the main concerts in the auditorium or, if you prefer, just chill out listening to the music at one of the mini concerts whilst sipping mint tea – or something a little stronger if you’re not driving!
Please bear in mind that access to Guaro through the town of Mondais restricted to emergency services and people with tickets for the concerts (which you can buy at www.malagaentradas.es ). The town hall has set up special parking areas about5 km from Guaro with a bus service that will take visitors in to the centre of town from 6pm to 5am.
For more detailed information and a full calendar of events, please visit the official Luna Mora Festival website.
