Elche Park is hosting this 'porrat' of local and artisanal products
Coinciding with the celebration of October 9th, this afternoon the 'Fira de Productes Típics de la Terra' (Typical Land Fair) has opened its doors, organised by the Comissió de Festes Majors Patronals (Major Patronal Festivals Commission) and which takes place throughout the day in the Parque de Elche. The mayor, Toni Pérez; the councilor for Festivals, Mariló Cebreros; and the Queens of the Festivals, Valentina Almodóbar and Laia Zamora, have been in charge of cutting the opening date of the Fair. Previously, and as is tradition on the Day of the Valencian Community, the Queens and their courts of honor have played, to the rhythm of 'xirimita i tabalet', the 'ball del peuet' on the Paseo de Colón before the attentive gaze of residents and tourists.
After the inauguration, the delegation, which also included members of the municipal Corporation, visited the different stalls where artisanal and local products can be found, such as basketry and wicker, salted meats, bakery and pastry items, ceramics, mistela or chocolates, among others. In addition, there are also "rodabalcons" for sale with the image of the Mare de Déu del Sofratge and Sant Jaume, and the foremen of the Commission have a bar at popular prices.
With this initiative, the Commission aims to raise funds for the next Festes Majors Patronals that will be held in the city from November 9 to 13.