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The Home Betonia castañeras visit and residence Orpea (17/12/2013)

The chestnuts go back to Cartagena to herald Christmas and recreating this unique tradition.

This time it was his turn to Home Betonia and Orpea residence receiving this special visit on Tuesday, after passing through other senior centers.

The event was attended by the Councillor for Social Care, Antonio Calderon.

It is the fifth consecutive year that this tradition is by Christmas and that is part of the program for older people takes place at this time.

So Seniors Clubs revive this ancient custom in which handmade products dressed in peculiar costumes is.

The free tasting of their products and their peculiar costume is a figure that with the passage of time was lost long ago.

Traditionally, castañeras were installed in November and December in corners with small carts which also roasted sweet potatoes and corn.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena

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