Cieza City Council has presented a fun and cultural program for this Christmas, aimed at all ages, combining a variety of cultural, festive, and sporting activities.

The program, which includes the traditional Nativity Scene Route, was presented by the mayor, Tomás Rubio, and the councilors for Culture, Youth, and Festivities, María Turpín, Cristo Manuel Lucas, and Amparo Belmonte, respectively.

CIEZA CHRISTMAS PROGRAMMING 2023

SATURDAY 9TH

LIGHTING OF THE EXTRAORDINARY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. Convent Corner, 6:30 p.m.

Parade and food and toy drive. Medina Siyasa horn and drum band.

JOCI CONCERT. Capitol Theatre, 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY 10TH

CRAFT MARKET

Charity Nativity Scene. Performance by the All Dance School (to benefit children with cancer). Location: C/ Mesones 12. Time: 5:00 p.m.

MAGIC GALA Capitol Theatre 6:00 p.m. Price: €5.

MONDAY 11

CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOP, Antonio Buitrago Community Center. 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Collaborator: Antonio Buitrago Community Center. Organized by: Reconnection Project.

THURSDAY 14

RECYCLED MATERIAL CRAFTS WORKSHOP. Antonio Buitrago CP. 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Collaborator: Antonio Buitrago CP. Organized by: Reconnection Project.

FRIDAY 15TH

Charity Nativity Scene: Performance by the Maria Lucas Dance School. (To benefit children with cancer). Location: C/ Mesones 12. Time: 5:00 p.m.

INAUGURATION OF THE MUNICIPAL NATIVITY SCENE. Siyâsa Museum. (open until January 6). Visits are open during Siyâsa Museum opening hours.

THE NATIVITY SCENES ROUTE 7:00 p.m.

"LAS SARITAS" GALA (Benefit of "VOADES"). Capitol Theatre, 9:00 p.m.

SATURDAY 16TH

LIVING NATIVITY. Sports Hall at the Cristo Crucificado Center. Opening hours: All day.

UMC Pre-Christmas Concert. Basilica of the Assumption, 8:30 p.m.

FAMILY GYMKHANA. Plaza de los Carros from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Organized by: Reconnection Project.

1st Christmas Festival. Saturday, December 16, 4:30 p.m., Convent Corner.

500 NIGHTS CONCERT: SABINA IN THE VEINS. Capitol Theatre, 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY 17TH

CHRISTMAS PROCLAMATION. Led by Ms. Manuela Fernández Alarcón. The Christmas proclamation ceremony. In the San Joaquín Parish at 12:00 noon. Concert followed by the orchestra and choir of the municipal music school and the "Maestro Gómez" conservatory of Cieza. Organized by the Brotherhood of Santa Verónica. Collaboration: Cieza City Council.

NEW WAY GALA. Gabriel Celaya Auditorium, 12:00 p.m.

PERFORMANCE BY THE UNION MUSICAL BAND OF CIEZA (Benefitting children with cancer). Venue: C/ Mesones 12. Time: 5:00 p.m.

MONDAY 18TH

Christmas Carol Festival. Local primary schools. Capitol Theatre.

TUESDAY 19TH

Christmas Dance Festival, Charo Trigueros Professional Dance School. Capitol Theatre, 8:00 p.m. Donation: €3.

Wednesday 20th

LOLA NAVASLES DANCE STUDIO WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH DANCE AND CHRISTMAS CAROLS. Convent Corner. 6:00 PM.

Christmas Dance Festival by the ALL DANCE Dance School. Capitol Theatre, 8:00 p.m.

THURSDAY 21ST

Christmas Dance Festival, María Lucas Dance School. Capitol Theatre, 8:00 p.m.

FRIDAY 22ND

Benefit Dance Gala to Aid the Niemann-Pick Foundation. Lola Navas Dance Studio. Capitol Theatre. 8:00 p.m. Donation: €7.

SATURDAY 23RD

3rd GOALKEEPER BATTLE. La Arboleja Football Field, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration: 609 660 949 – 678 529 313. Organized by: Ciesport.

ACTIVITIES OF THE CHILDREN'S COUNCIL

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS BY ABRAHAM GALLEGO. Capitol Theatre, 6:00 p.m. Price: €5.

SUNDAY 24TH

LAS SARITAS PERFORMANCE WITH CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND STUDIO DANCE CITY DANCE SCHOOL. Venue: C/ Mesones 12. Time: 5:00 p.m. (Benefiting children with cancer).

360° CAMERA GOOD AFTERNOON. Convent Corner, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

AFTERNOON DJ'S, Corner of the Convent.

MONDAY 25TH

ARS NOVA CONCERT (8 p.m. at the BASILICA OF THE ASSUMPTION).

TUESDAY 26TH

STORYTELLING Escena Teatro presents: "TALES FROM THE EAST." Padre Salmerón Library. 12:00 PM.

MEDINA SIYÂSA BAND OF BUGLES AND DRUMS PARADE.

Traveling Parade "TV Clowns at Christmas." Route: Jiménez Castellanos Avenue, Paseo José Antonio Camacho, Gran Vía, Camino de Murcia, and Paseo de la Frontera. Time: 5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 27TH

CICOLA CHRISTMAS SWEETS WORKSHOP. Schedule: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registration: Organized by: Kabila la Andelma Women's Collective.

THURSDAY 28TH

STORYTELLING Escena Teatro presents: "TALES FROM THE EAST." Padre Salmerón Library. Noon.

Laser Gun Party. Prince of Asturias Park, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

FRIDAY 29TH

PERFORMANCE BY THE ROCIERO CHOIR OF CIEZA (Benefitting children with cancer). Venue: C/ Mesones 12. Time: 5:00 p.m.

"CHRISTMAS FOLKLORE." Convent Corner, 5:00 p.m. Organized by: Municipal Folklore School.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS SWEETS WORKSHOP.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY THE MUNICIPAL BAND OF CIEZA. Conductor: Mr. Ginés Martínez Morcillo. Capitol Theatre, 8:00 p.m.

SATURDAY 30TH

ACTIVITIES OF THE CHILDREN'S COUNCIL

"CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS." A walk along the nativity scene route, singing and dancing Christmas carols. Starting at the "Poor Clare Nuns" nativity scene. Starting at 5:00 p.m. Organized by: Cieza Choirs and Dance Association.

DREAMING BUBBLES SHOW. Capitol Theater 6:00 p.m. Price: €5.

DJ'S PRE-BELLS. Corner of the Convent 6:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31

ROYAL EMISSARIES

Arrival of the Royal Emissary of Their Majesties "The Three Wise Men from the East" Workshops will be given from 11:00 a.m. At 12:00 p.m. a performance by the María Lucas Dance School will begin. This will be followed by the arrival of the Emissary of Their Majesties the Three Wise Men from the East, accompanied by his timpani group. Once on stage, he will greet the audience and proceed to read the Royal Message that Their Majesties the Three Wise Men from the East will have prepared for the children of Cieza.

The event will conclude with the Royal Emissary announcing the winners of the 15th School Drawing Contest "The Three Wise Men from the East, in my city." The emissary will walk with his or her group from the OJE Guide's Home to Plaza de España. The route will include Hoyos Street, Altozano Street, San Sebastián Street, Esquina del Convento Street, Paseo (returning starting at the edge of the even-numbered buildings), Santa Ana Street, and Plaza de España. The event is free to enter.

SAN SILVESTRE RACE. Time: 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2024

STORYTELLING Escena Teatro presents: "TALES FROM THE EAST." Padre Salmerón Library. Noon.

ROYAL POSTCARERS OF THEIR KINGDOMS "THE THREE WISE MEN FROM THE EAST." Free admission. Their Kings' Postcarriers will collect letters from the children of Cieza, as every year. The children will deposit their letters and receive candy from the Royal Postcarrier. 4:30 p.m. – Plaza de España.

WEDNESDAY 3

3 x 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT. Prince of Asturias Pavilion.

ESCAPE ROOM "THE THREE KINGS' TREASURE". Departure from Plaza Mayor. Opening hours: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Prior registration required.

THURSDAY 4

STORYTELLER

Escena Teatro presents: "FICTIONAL STORIES FOR REAL CHILDREN." Padre Salmerón Library. Noon.

ACTIVITIES OF THE CHILDREN'S COUNCIL.

PERFORMANCE BY GEMMA CARBONELL WITH THE MUNICIPAL FOLKLORE SCHOOL (Benefiting children with cancer). Venue: C/ Mesones 12. Time: 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY 2, WEDNESDAY 3 and THURSDAY 4

THE CAMP OF THEIR MAJOR KINGS FROM THE EAST. From 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Catafrente Youth Complex (Maripinar).

FRIDAY 5TH

GREAT GAVEL OF THE THREE KINGS.

Arrival of the procession across the Iron Bridge, reception and meeting of the Three Wise Men, as well as a welcome by the Mayor of Cieza and permission from him for the Grand Three Wise Men Parade to enter the town at around 6:30 p.m.

ITINERARY OF THE THREE KINGS' PARADE: Iron Bridge, Bowling Alley, Madrid Road (Corner of the Colegio de la Madre Divino Pastor), Cadenas, Barco, Cánovas del Castillo, Buitrago, San Sebastián, Corner of the Convent and Paseo. Corner of the Convent (Performance of Act II "Herod's Palace" from the Auto de los Reyes Magos), Act III "Portal de Belén" from the Auto de los Reyes Magos and reading of the Royal Message). End of the Parade. Organized by: OJE Cieza.

SATURDAY 6TH

360° CAMERA THREE KINGS' DAY. Convent Corner from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Nativity Scene Route Christmas 2023

MUNICIPAL NATIVITY CHURCH. Location: Siyâsa Museum Opening: December 15 at 6:30 p.m. until January 6. Visiting hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visits for educational centers by appointment (968 77 31 53). Closed on December 17, 21 and 22. Closed on December 18, 19, 20, 24, 25 and 31 and January 1. Closed: Mondays and December 25 and January 1.

BETHLEHEM BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION. Opening: December 20th at 7:00 p.m.; until January 6th. Visiting hours: Mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., except Saturdays. Afternoons from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily.

NAC. SAN JOAQUÍN PARISH MONUMENTALOpening: December 15. Visiting hours: Daily, during worship hours.

BETHLEHEM MONASTERY OF THE POOR CLARISSESLocation: Monastery of Las Poor Clares. Opening: December 18th through January 6th. Hours: Daily, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

NATIVITY SCENE OF THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE PRAYER OF THE GARDEN AND HOLY SEPULCHRE "LOS DORMIS". Location: CHAPEL OF THE MADRE DEL DIVINO PASTOR SCHOOL. Opening: Saturday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. From December 18 to December 21, visits by schools and groups are available by appointment. Open to the general public from December 22 to January 6. (Closed on January 1 in the morning and January 6 in the afternoon). Morning visiting hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (only on Christmas Eve, the 25th, New Year's Eve, and January 6). Afternoon visiting hours are from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., except on January 6.

BELÉN HOUSE MUSEUM OF HOLY WEEK. Location: Holy Week House Museum. Opening: Friday, December 16 at 8:30 p.m. until January 6. Hours: Weekdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturdays and holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. December 19, 20, and 21, Schools and groups, by prior arrangement at: jhp.juventud@gmail.com Location: Holy Week House Museum.

BETHLEHEM OF THE BROTHERHOOD OF SAN BARTOLOMÉ. Location: San Bartolomé Church. Opening: Friday, December 15, at 8:00 p.m. until January 4. Hours: Holidays: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Weekdays: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

BELÉN BLEDA FAMILY. Location: C/ Greco, 40. Opening: December 8 at 5:00 p.m.; until January 6. Visiting hours: Weekdays, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

MARÍN CARRILLO FAMILY BETHLEHEM. Location: CANTÓN Street, 16. Opening: December 23 at 7:00 p.m.; until January 6. Visiting hours: Weekdays and holidays, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

JOSÉ LUCAS SOLIDARITY NATIVITY ASSOCIATION. Location: MESONES Street, across from the Post Office. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.