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ARCHIVED - January 6 Open-air Three Kings play in the Lorca village of Zarzadilla de Totana

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This traditional mystery play has its roots in medieval times and a work from the 18^th century

<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - January 6 Open-air Three Kings play in the Lorca village of Zarzadilla de Totana For many people from northern Europe the festive season is already over but in Spain the traditions continue until the arrival of the Three Kings bearing gifts during the night of January 5 and 6, and in the Lorca village of Zarzadilla de Totana, on the high plateau close to the boundary with Andalucía, the traditional “Auto de los Reyes Magos” is being performed at 11.00 in the morning on January 6.

In 2019 this tradition, which originated in the early years of the 20^th century, was reinstated after an absence of 10 years only for the pandemic to force its cancellation ever since, but in 2023 it returns to this village in the foothills of Sierra Espuña with a new venue: the botanical garden of Zarzadilla.

Taking part in the performance, which consists of 147 verses in seven scenes, are 16 local residents, who will be representing both the main biblical characters (Mary, Joseph, the Kings and Herod) and the shepherds, who narrate events through ha series of games, arguments and meals. Later in the day, at 17.00, an auction dance is being held in the “Salón Parroquial”, with all proceeds donated to the AECC cancer research and support charity.

The Auto itself is based on old medieval mystery plays and a work written by the Málaga writer Gaspar Fernández de Ávila in 1784, and as an added attraction those travelling to the village on January 6 will be able to enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery in the Region of Murcia in one of its least visited areas!

For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today.

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The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites, and historic buildings, around which the modern City has built its tourism industry. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, the Jewish Quarter of the castle and Synagogue, Lorca Tourist Office Plaza de España, Colegiata de San Patricio, Museo de Arqueologico Municipal, Iglesia de San Francisco, Casa Huerto Ruano, Palacio de Guevara, Iglesia de San Mateo, Pósito de los Panaderos, Convento Virgen de las Huertas, Antiguo Convento de la Merced, Iglesia del Carmen and the Teatro Guerra.

Unfortunately Lorca has also been prone to natural disaster, suffering a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as an earthquake which measured 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives. Since this earthquake the city has been rebuilding, winning recognition for its Lorca, Open for Restoration initiative, which used the restoration of the city as a tourist attraction whilst it rebuilt its historical buildings, some of which are currently still not open.

Lorca Tourist Office The tourist office itself has temporarily relocated until the renovations are completed and is on Calle San Patricio near the church.

Lorca also has an area of coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, in the Sierra de Almenara, which includes the beaches of, Puntas de Calnegre, Baño de las Mujeres, San Lorca Tourist Office Pedro, El Siscal, Cala Honda, Cuartel del Ciscar, Junquera, Cala de la Gruta, Cala Leña, Los Hierros, Cala Blanca and Playa Larga, although many are accessible only through agricultural exploitations.

However, in spite of its many attractions, the name of Lorca is synonymous with Easter, (Semana Santa) its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status and famous throughout Spain. The week includes a Lorca Tourist Office series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.