Remembering the past in Mijas Costa del Sol

Torrijos 1831, ready for action Credit: Ayuntamiento de Mijas

ALTHOUGH the Costa del Sol doesn’t organise Moors and Christians Festival unlike other areas further north, there is still time for a good historical re-enactment and this time it’s in Mijas.

On Saturday November 30 from 11.30am some 50 member of the Torrijos 1831 Historical-Cultural Association will march from Playa Charcon towards the town in memory of the afternoon on December 2, 1831 when General Torrijos and his troops rebelled against the regime of King Ferdinand VII.

Supported by the council, this event reminds modern day residents of the fact that those taking part in the struggle were fighting for freedom from a tyrannical regime.

The group will dress in the uniforms of soldiers of the time and at 1pm at the foot of the tower in the Plaza Torreon will let off a fusillade of rifle shots and may capture a few prisoners whilst there will be a camp where visitors can get a general idea of the life of the carabineros.

Written by

John Smith

Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews

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