Carousel In Movement

Vintage carousel (merry-go-round) in movement.

Fireworks At Bonfires Of St John 2016.

Colored fireworks at last Bonfires of St John in Alicante.

Burning Bonfires

Behind this building that seems on fire, it is (or it was) the bonfire of the City of Alicante. Difficult to be there to see it because of the high temperatures that had there.
Image from last Bonfires of St John at Alicante.

Elecciones Generales 26J. General Elections 26J.

Six months ago we have to elect our prime minister (well, our congress), but the result was a mixture of political parties that have generated a new general elections because they did not reach any agreement. At this time, the result has not been very clear, so politicians will have to agree to form a government. If not, we will have to vote again.
Image: time of my vote. The greatest right in a democracy. Long live to democracy!

Bonfires of St John 2016.

While at Spain we celebrate the St John's night (Midsummer night) at 00:00h (GMT+2) of June 24th, at Alicante (80km from Murcia) they celebrate Bonfires of St. John at 00:00h (GMT+2) of June 25th.
I always showed photos from this amazing monuments before they are burned. This time, when they are burning: the magic fire.
Image: from last night when a monument from Bonfires of St John 2016 is burning (Hogueras de San Juan 2016, Fogueres de Sant Joan 2016)

Midsummer. St John's Night.

Last night was a magic night. Lots of bonfires were lit around the Spanish coasts to celebrate the St John's night. A pagan fiesta in its origin.
Image: bonfire on a beach at Alicante coast (80 km from Murcia), by JAAM.

Star Ceiling

At Royal Casino of Murcia.
Detail of the starry dome that covers the Arab courtyard (Arab Patio). It is the highest part of the building.

Arab Courtyard

At Royal Casino of Murcia.
Arab courtyard (Patio Árabe), whose spectacular neo-Moorish decor style, work of Manuel Castaños, required more than 20,000 sheets of gold leaf. An inscription in Arabic that reads "Nothing greater than Allah" is repeated along the entire perimeter.
Remember that the building was built at early of 20th century.
This civil building is the most visited in Murcia.

Entrance to Royal Casino Of Murcia

I am going to show you a few photos of this place. About its history and a picture of the beautiful facade, here.
Website of this private club, here. (Spanish).
Image: a small neo-baroque style entrance hall.

750 Anniversary Concejo Of Murcia

Since May 14th 2016 is held the 750 anniversary of Council of Murcia.
What happened 750 years ago? We must contextualize:

City of Murcia was a Muslim kingdom with agreements with the Kingdom of Castile since 1243 when it was conquered. But in 1266, Muslims in the kingdom, did not want to continue paying taxes to the Kingdom of Castile, so revolted. This revolt was appeased by the King of Aragon, Jaime I "The Conqueror" which came at the request of the Prince of Castile, his son in law, Alfonso who became Alfonso X "The Wise", King of Castile from 1252 till 1284.
On May 14, 1266, Alfonso X granted legal recognition to the council of the city of Murcia. The population was still overwhelmingly Muslim, with some Jews and other Christians who were added gradually. But it was a Christian city and as such would have a governing body to Castilian style, with its own emblem that identified on its seal (to validate documents and correspondence of the Council) and its banner (the banner guiding troops of the Council).

So, from May 14th, 2016 and until next May 14th, 2017, the city of Murcia will celebrate this event.
Official information about this event at 750aniversario.murcia.es. (Only in Spanish).
Image: 750 anniversary banner on the New Town Hall building by Moneo. Here a picture of this building, also a view from tower of the Cathedral.

Contrast Colours

Image from last Region of Murcia Day.

Region Of Murcia Day 2016

Today we celebrate the day of the Region of Murcia. 34 years of Autonomy of the Region of Murcia.
This year was held in the city of Murcia, with hundreds of activities, especially for children, marching bands down the street, paratrooper exhibition, activities in the Segura river (canoeing, rafting, ...).
During this year we celebrate 750 anniversary of Municipality of Murcia.

As Time Goes By. 8th.

I now realize that on June the 4th, this blog turned 8 years. I completely forgot. Time goes by. You can visit previous Anniversaries here.
Today I bring here a photo I found (see below) around the Internet from early of 20th century, from a similar perspective than the picture that I present. The Segura river passing through city of Murcia. The building on the right is the former Hotel Victoria, today is a residential building and commercial premises.

You must remember this

A kiss is just a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh.

The fundamental things apply

As time goes by.

About lirics from "Casablanca" movie, click here. If you want to watch on youtube, click here.

I wish you will here next year. Thanks a lot for visiting my blog. And many thanks for leave a comment, I really appreciate all of them. This makes me to continue keeping this blog.

Nature In Process

In August 2015 there was a lightning storm, which produced a large fire in the mountains of Cieza.
Now, the nature resurfaces and the first bushes are covering enough area of what was once the fire.
From this perspective it is not apparent, but there is a canyon (Almadenes canyon) separating the area from where I took the picture, and where was the seat of the fire in the background. Well, the fire crossed the canyon.

Rio Segura

It is not a beautiful view.
I usually like to see graffitis, but this is not art, it is vandalism.
It can be read rio Segura (Segura river).

Enchanted Paragliding

Practicing paragliding near the Enchanted City of Bolnuevo.

June'16 Theme Day: Shadow And Highlight.

First day on month. Time for Theme Day by citydailyphoto bloggers community. Shadow and Highlight.
While the sun is lighting surroundings, a big cloud casts a shadow on the sand.
Image: Bolnuevo beach at Mazarrón (Region of Murcia).

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