Mary Help of Christians, Patroness of the Fishermen
Charqueada December 14 Patron
As is tradition in our town, the second weekend of December, be held for more than 20 years the Festival of the Patron of the town, Maria Auxiliadora.
The image placed on the banks of the river Cebollatí by the Salesian priest, Father Vincent Monteleone was a key promoter of the growth of our people over the years 70 and 80 and has become another iconic Charqueada on the environment which is visited daily by tourists coming to town. As motivated in the prayers of fishermen who daily come to mend the river and Merin. For the annual festivals at the foot of his image and joint action generated in the town, as everyone agrees with her hope and faith.
2008 Edition
This year is expected to be held as an otábamos on 14 December.
The delegations will be received at the time 10.30. Then there will be a procession from the church of Mary Help of Christians Parish, facing Plaza Monterroso (main street) and Avenida del Puerto, the procession will travel in the five blocks that separate the image, along with Cebollatí.
then begin the activity with the performance of local artists on stage Municipal de la Rambla, more traditional dances. 15.30 hours start on the contribution of the House of Culture of 33 who works with the so-called "Plaza Art" with singers in various areas of the departmental capital. Parallel chess will craft workshops in painting, wood and other activities coordinated by groups of Thirty-Three.
About 17.00 this time provided the departure of the delegations coming from various Catholic communities of the Diocese of Melo Thirty-Three, but still artistic activities for tourists and locals.
Of course there will also be selling baked goods and cuisine in general.
The photos are from the 2007 festival