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The Minister of Development, Public Works and Planning, Manuel Campos, said today that the "rich and diverse tradition, combined successfully with the times" at parties Ojós Township celebrated in honor of St. Augustine and Blessed Virgen de la Cabeza.

Ojós parties, regional official said, "have earned the recognition of all citizens who visit the city for its ability to promote the traditional and the new, expanding the participation of all citizens in the holidays."

Campos, accompanied by the mayor of eyes, Pablo Melgarejo, and members of the municipal corporation and the Festival Committee, participated in the procession with the statues of the patron saints of the town, which toured the main streets of the town center and road , and then attended the solemn Mass celebrated at the Church of St. Augustine, who was serenaded by a string quartet.

The Minister gave the example of the traditional character of the religious festival celebrations in honor of their employers, including processions and highlighted the pilgrimage to the chapel of Mayes, in which "the inhabitants of Ojós express their sincere and emotional attachment their centuries old customs. "

As for other elements of the festival, Campos said the traditional roll of rockets and fireworks in this municipality, the practice dates back to the seventeenth century, "a legacy for generations cultural legacy that continues year after year flooding powder, color Ojós and joy. "

The head of the Ministry of Fomento encouraged citizens to participate in this festival that "delight visitors, along with other treasures that meets this town, nestled in the rolling countryside of the Valle de Ricote".

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The program of festivities continues tonight with the solemn night procession with images of St. Augustine and the Blessed Virgin of the Head, which will culminate with a fireworks exhibition will manifest the fervor of its citizens.

Citizens held tomorrow in an emotional ceremony to remember the dead of the town of eyes while in the evening there will be a grand parade of floats.

On Saturday 30 August the festival of San Augustine will be held to the chapel del Campillo-Mayes, along with other religious and folk during the weekend events, and next September 6 return pilgrimage held at the Church of San Augustine.

Source: CARM