And five finalist for the National Competition Saetas that the 50th anniversary of the Coronation of the Virgin of Mercy has organized the Association of Portapasos of Our Lady of Mercy, in collaboration with the Department of Culture of the Municipality of known Cartagena.
Those selected are: Manuel Cuevas (Sevilla), Juan Vázquez Fariña (Huelva), Miguel à ngel Lara El Canario
(Sevilla), Pepi Blankets (Córdoba) and El Salvador Salas Potro (the Union).
The previous evening took place last February 22 and 15, at the headquarters of the House of Folklore of La Palma. Jury contest finalists had to select among 17 participants.
The final will be held on Saturday, March 22, at 21:30 am in the Church of Santa María de Gracia Cartagena.
The first prize is worth 1,800 euros and a trophy, made ​​by sculptor Fernando Sáenz Cartagena.
The second prize is $ 1,000 and a plaque. Third prize are 700 well plate.
The Promising Young prize of 700 euros, and a Prize for Best Lyrics, dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy, 500 euros and plaque will be awarded.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena