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Among the actions reflected in the agreement is the celebration of a Gala Flamenca, on July 7 in the esplanade of Castillo de Caravaca

The mayor of Caravaca de la Cruz, José Moreno, and the Mayor of La Unión, Pedro López, have signed an agreement for the realization of joint actions framed in the celebration of the Jubilee Year 2017 and the International Festival of Cante de Las Minas.

The object of agreement, as detailed by the mayor of Carava, is to establish a mutual collaboration between municipalities in order to improve the promotion of both events and enrich their respective cultural programs.

For his part, the mayor of La Union has said that this initiative "is an example of synergy between two major cultural events, which should be taken as an example in the Region of Murcia."

The agreement includes the celebration of a Gala Flamenca on July 7, at 10:00 pm, on the esplanade of the Castle of Caravaca de la Cruz, which will feature the performance of the singer Belén López, awarded the 'Desplante 2016' , In the last edition of the Festival Cante de Las Minas.

Saúl Quirós and Pedro Jiménez (cante), Juan Jiménez and Carlos Jiménez (guitar), Rafael Jiménez 'El Chispa' (percussion) and Fernando Rico (violin) will also participate in this festival.

Another of the actions foreseen in the collaboration agreement is the installation of a promotional stand for the Jubilee Year 2017, from 2 to 12 August, coinciding with the celebration of the festival, on La Flamenco Avenue in La Unión.

Likewise, it is contemplated the celebration of a 'Misa Minera', in the Real Basilica of the True Cross, at a date to be determined.

During the month of August the International Festival of 'Cante de las Minas' takes place, an event that over the course of 57 years of existence has been offering the widest range of Flemish musical trends, being a reference of cultural values ​​that are embedded in tradition Mining-flamenco to become the most important flamenco festival in the world.

The Jubilee Year 2017 Caravaca de la Cruz is one of the most important religious, cultural and social events both within the Region of Murcia and outside, as it is the fifth city in the world that enjoys the so-called Jubilee Year " In perpetuum, "a statement that has led him to receive annually thousands of pilgrims from all over the world.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz