Habanera in the Park

On 21 May the world premiere of  an habanera written and performed by the teachers and children of school “Cuba” in Torrevieja took place behind the Information Centre at the Parque Natural de La Mata.  This was the culmination of months of work done by members of the park staff, Jose Manuel and Silvia, attending the school and the children visiting the park to learn of the importance of the salt lakes to the economy and natural history of the area. The habanera thus represents a fusion of the cultural and natural heritages of the area.

As well as their own habanera, the children and musicians performed several other more traditional habeneras.

The setting, the weather and the performances added up to a magnificent occasion and all those present were extremely appreciative.