For the third consecutive week, the Paseo de Cieza will once again host an important event for Cieza. This time, a Crafts Exhibition will take place from next Friday, November 24th, to November 26th. Professional artisans will showcase their work to the public, and visitors will be able to learn firsthand about artisan trades such as ceramists, esparto weavers, goldsmiths, and wicker weavers, among many others.

Eighteen local and regional artisans belonging to the Artisan Association of the Region of Murcia and the Jumilla Artisan Association will participate in this new craft exhibition.

Cieza Craft Stands:

Artisan Products 'La Ermita', Espartícos, Mother Earth, Wood and Cardboard, Juana's Attic, José Ríos Ceramics, G. Amo Sweets, D'Artesam and Knitted Caprices.

Jumilla Craft Stands:

The Sweet Dragon, Imagine by Lozoya, Quedepocholadas and the Green Bird, Estrella Carros/Pedro Abellán and Greisa Artesanía.

Murcia Craft Stands:

José Bielsa, Rope Jewelry, Gloria Gaudioso and MimbreCía.

Participating artisans will offer demonstrations at their booths on Sunday, including displays of glass carving, goldsmithing, and paper decoration. A workshop for children will be held starting at 11:00 a.m.

Opening hours are 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Throughout the month of December, we will be visiting places such as: the Abrigo de los Grajos within the ravine of the same name belonging to the Sierra de Ascoy, the Cueva-Sima de La Serreta in the heart of the Almadenes Canyon, the incredible settlement of the Islamic Site of Medina Siyâsa, and there will also be some Urban Routes.

The tours are adapted and free for the little ones in the house, so it's a great opportunity to surprise them.

Schedule of activities:

• Visit 'ARCHAEOLOGICAL ROUTE'

Includes: Visit to the Serreta Cave-Sima and the Islamic Site of Medina Siyâsa.
Days: December 23, 27, 30, and January 7.
Schedule: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Serreta Cave.

• Visit 'CAVE-CHAP OF LA SERRETA'

Includes: Visit to the Serreta Cave-Sima.
Day: December 26, 28, 29, and January 4.
Schedule: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Serreta Cave.

• Visit 'Rock Art Route'

Includes: Visit to the Rooks' Shelters and the Serreta Cave-Sim.
Day: Saturday, December 16.
Schedule: 10:00 a.m.
Departure point: Cieza Bullring.

• Visit 'URBAN ROUTE AND TRADITIONS'

Includes: Visit to traditional sites in Cieza.
Day: December 28 and 29, 5:00 p.m.
Departure point: Cieza Tourist Office, Plaza de España.

As always, prior registration is essential for any visit: by phone at 658 64 11 01 or by email at info@stipaturismo.com, which is the company in charge of organizing guided tours to these wonderful places in Cieza.

Entrance:

The Serreta 5€.
Medina Siyâsa 3€.
Rooks’ Shelter 3€.
Urban Route-Traditions 5€.
Children under 14 years old enter free.

Note: Transportation to the places visited is done in private cars.

The year begins with a new program of guided tours to places such as: the Abrigo de los Grajos within the ravine of the same name belonging to the Sierra de Ascoy, the Cueva-Sima de La Serreta in the heart of the Almadenes Canyon, and the incredible Islamic site of Medina Siyâsa.

The tours are suitable for all ages and are free for the little ones, so it's a great opportunity to give a gift.

• Visit 'ARCHAEOLOGICAL ROUTE'

Includes: Visit to the Serreta Cave-Sima and the Islamic Site of Medina Siyâsa.
Days: January 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28.
Meeting time and place:
· 9:50 a.m. at the Bullring in Cieza.
· 10:30 a.m. at the Serreta Cave.

• Visit 'Rock Art Route'

Includes: Visit to the Serreta Cave-Sim, and the Rooks' Shelters.
Day: January 28th.
Meeting time and place:
· 9:50 a.m. at the Bullring in Cieza.
· 10:30 a.m. at the Serreta Cave.

As always, prior registration is essential for any visit: by phone at 658 64 11 01, or by email at info@stipaturismo.com, the company responsible for organizing guided tours to these wonderful places in Cieza.

Entrance:

The Serreta 5€.
Medina Siyâsa 3€.
Rooks’ Shelter 3€.
Children under 14 years old enter free.

Note: Transportation to the places visited is done in private cars.

Below we describe the activities planned by the Department of Museums, and the Siyâsa Volunteer Cultural Association has organized Christmas workshops and the "A Book Against Hunger" activity to be held during December and January at the Siyâsa Museum in Cieza.

December 11, at 8 p.m. at the Siyâsa Museum, lecture by Pascual Lucas Motellón, 'FotoFaunaCieza'.

December 12 "A Book Against Hunger," an exchange of a book for a kilo of food, is organized by Siyâsa Volunteers. All proceeds will go to the Cieza Red Cross.

December 13 January 13, 2019 exhibition by Antonio Velasco, `Orientalist Painting'.

December 14 January 6, 2019 exhibition 'Alambique' by Manuel López Martínez.

December 18th, inauguration of the Municipal Nativity Scene at 7:30 p.m.

December 27 Concert by Carlos Piñana and students from the Higher Conservatory of Music of the Region of Murcia at 7:30 p.m.

December 29Drawing workshop led by José Semitiel Segura from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

December 29, Theatrical tour by the Creadero Teatro Cultural Association to the Siyâsa Museum, two showings at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

January 5, 2019Drawing workshop led by Juan Antonio Abellán and Ideak Studio from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free registration at the Siyâsa Museum.

Christmas activities at the Siyâsa Museum in Cieza.

New program of guided tours to sites in Cieza such as: the La Serreta Cave-Sinkhole in the Almadenes Canyon, and the Islamic site of Medina Siyâsa in La Atalaya.

Visits are suitable for all ages and are free for children under 14.

Schedule of activities:

'ARCHAEOLOGICAL ROUTE'

Includes: Visit to the Serreta Cave-Sima and the Islamic Site of Medina Siyâsa.

Days: December 15, 16, 22, 23 and 29.
Meeting time and place:
– 10:30 a.m. at the Serreta Cave.

'CAVE-CHAP OF LA SERRETA'

Includes: Visit to the Serreta Cave-Sima.
Days: December 24, 26, 27, 28 and 30.
Meeting time and place:
– 11:00 a.m. at the Serreta Cave, 1st shift.
– 12:30 p.m. in the Cave, 2nd shift.

As always, prior registration is essential for any visit: by phone at 658 64 11 01, or by email at info@stipaturismo.com, the company responsible for organizing guided tours to these wonderful places in Cieza.

Entrance:

The Serreta 5€.
Medina Siyâsa 3€.
Children under 14 years old enter free.

Note: Transportation to the places visited is done in private cars.