The district of Tébar has celebrated throughout the weekend the festival of San Antonio Abad with a program of events that began on Saturday with a hiking trail guided by the municipal archaeologist.
In the afternoon the activities continued with the performances of comedian Carlos Berrocal and with a flamenco show by the cantaora Gema Jiménez.
The most traditional activities were held on Sunday and counted with the presence of the mayor of Águilas, Mari Carmen Moreno;
the mayor of districts, Luis López;
the mayoress pedánea, Mariana Pérez;
the president of the neighborhood association, Blas Carrasco;
and other members of the municipal corporation.
The day began with a mass after which a large number of animals were blessed.
The events continued with the procession with the image of San Antón Abad in which, as is customary, the right to carry it and to carry the banner of the Saint was auctioned.
After the food of brotherhood, the party continued until well into the afternoon with Balls of Pujas and Songs of Passovers, in which participated the Cuadrilla de la Cuesta de Gos.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Águilas