The Nerja Carnival kicks off with the spectacular proclamation of the María Martín Jaime Group

The Nerja Carnival kicks off with the spectacular proclamation of the María Martín Jaime Group

Nerja, February 16, 2023.-

The Carnival of Nerja 2023 has started today with the spectacular Proclamation of the María Martín Jaime Group, who have combined theater and music transmitting the carnival feeling of a group of girls, who as adults manage to fulfill their dream of becoming Carnival proclamators.

After the proclamation, which drew a standing ovation and applause from the public, the crowded auditorium of the Villa de Nerja Cultural Center was filled with music by the ?Los Quintana? troupe from Malaga.

The event was attended by the mayor of Nerja, José Alberto Armijo, the Councilor for Popular Traditions, Elena Gálvez, and members of the Municipal Corporation, together with representatives of the associative fabric and neighbors.

"Precious, fun and colorful", this is how the mayor has valued the proclamation of the María Martín Jaime Group, transferring his congratulations to the components on behalf of the City Council. He has taken the opportunity to thank the people who have made it possible for the Nerja Carnival, a festival declared a Provincial Tourist Singularity, to be today a benchmark. Finally, he has invited everyone to participate and enjoy the events scheduled by the Department of Popular Traditions, with joy, enthusiasm and responsibility.

The Nerja Carnival will continue tomorrow, starting at five in the afternoon, with the costume contests and the election of the Nymph and the Momo that will take place in the Balcón de Europa tent. Likewise, next Saturday the Great Parade will be held with departure from Jaén street at five in the afternoon, and on Sunday the festival will culminate with the popular Chanquete burial.