{"id":4575,"date":"2013-06-03T13:29:24","date_gmt":"2013-06-03T11:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/?p=4575"},"modified":"2013-06-03T13:29:24","modified_gmt":"2013-06-03T11:29:24","slug":"25th-edition-of-the-international-festival-in-mijas-7th-8th-9th-june-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/whats-on\/25th-edition-of-the-international-festival-in-mijas-7th-8th-9th-june-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"25th Edition of the International Festival in Mijas: 7th, 8th & 9th June 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The beautiful white village of Mijas<\/strong> is getting ready for another edition of its International Festival<\/strong>; however, this one is special as it is the 25th anniversary.<\/p>\n

Organised by the foreigners department of Mijas Town Hall<\/strong>, this fun 3 day event is a must-see for anyone visiting the Costa del Sol next weekend. More than 20 countries and nationalities<\/strong> take part in this festival which includes music, dancing, delicious foods from all over the world, street performers, giant BBQ’s, handcrafted goods, special performaces<\/strong> (see below) and general all round fun!<\/p>\n

All the action takes place in the town’s ‘Plaza Virgen de la Pe\u00f1a’ \u00a0with the festivities kicling off on Friday the 7th June<\/strong> at 8.00pm. On Saturday the festival will be open to the public from 12.00pm til midnight and on Sunday from 12.00pm to 8.00pm. Plenty of time for you to get up to Mijas and join in the festivities \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

There’s lots going on over the weekend but we thought we’d highlight some of our favourite events<\/strong> below. (There’s a link to the whole programme at the end of this post.)<\/p>\n

Friday 7th June<\/strong><\/h3>\n

22.30h<\/strong>: Oswaldo Enrique and his American Combo Orchestra – Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and lots more… definitely one for you dance lovers out there!<\/p>\n

Saturday 8th June<\/strong><\/h3>\n

12.30pm<\/strong>: Opening Flag Ceremony featuring all the countries taking part in the Festival.<\/p>\n

7.00pm<\/strong>: Line Dancing (USA) show and workshop<\/p>\n

9.00pm<\/strong>: Compadritos Tango Show – Live music and tango<\/p>\n

10.00pm<\/strong>: The New Jersey Boys Tribute Band<\/p>\n

11.00pm<\/strong>: Multicultural Party featuring Asia, Africa and all the other continents<\/p>\n

Sunday 9th June<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1.00pm<\/strong>: Street parade by the Classic Car Club of Andalucia<\/p>\n

6.00pm<\/strong>: Special 25th Anniversary Show:<\/p>\n