LA MATANZA PROGRAMME SATURDAY 6th FEBRUARY 9.30 h.- Opening of the marquee installed in the Fairground, where this event will be held. Exhibition of historical tools related to the Matanza and photographs of the traditional Fiesta de la Matanza in Alhama. From 10 am you can see the quartering of the pig and the elaboration of cold meats: sausages, black pudding and “fritá” (fried pork liver and tripe), etc. 11.00 h.- “Tour the Museum”, free guided visit to the Archaeological Museum Los Baños in Spanish. Limited capacity. Inscriptions at the Tourist Office, Archaeological Museum and the website www.turismo.alhamademurcia.es / Tu visita guiada gratis. 11.00 h.- Inauguration of the “Exhibition of historical tools related to the Matanza and photographs of the traditional Fiesta de la Matanza in Alhama”. With the presence of Diego A. Conesa Alcaraz (Mayor of Alhama de Murcia). 11.30 h.- Conference “The Fiesta de la Matanza and the traditional role of the pork in Alhama de Murcia”. Speakers: Diego Conesa Alcaraz (Mayor of Alhama de Murcia) and Francisco Rubio Munuera (promoter of the Fiesta). Delivery of “La Manita Dorada” award. Posthumous homage to Mr. Mateo Noguera, professional ham cutter who has supported the Fiesta de la Matanza since its beginning. 12.00 h.- Musical performance by the group “CANTORES DE ALHAMA”. 12.15 h.- “PAELLA with pork” Tasting of the paella cooked by the winning team of the Paella Contest “Mayos 2015”: Antonia Martínez, Victoria Andreo and friends. 12.30 h.- Morcillas tasting black pudding). 12.45 h.- Musical performance by the group “TALLER DE GUITARRA, LAÚD Y BANDURRIA DEL CENTRO DE MAYORES”. 13.15 h.- Sausage tasting. 13.30 h.- Musical performance of the group “TALLER DE MÚSICOS SONATA” and “CUADRILLA DE LA COSTERA”. 13.45 h.- Fritá tasting (fried pork liver and entrails) 14.15 h.- Musical performance by the group CORO ROCIERO “AROMAS DEL ROCÍO”. 14.30 h.- Paella Tasting. 17.30 h.- Sobrasada Tasting of (Majorcan sausage) 18.00 h.- Musical performance of the group “COROS Y DANZAS VIRGEN DEL ROSARIO”. 18.15 h.- “MIGAS CON TROPEZONES” tasting. Dish cooked by the winning team of the Migas Contest “Feria 2015”: Mª del Mar Vera Sánchez and friends. 18.30 h.- Demonstration of a professional ham cutter and ham tasting. 19.00 h.- Musical performance by the group “LA COLLA DEL RAMBLAR”. 19.15 h.- Morcón (white sausage) and butifarra (Catalonian sausage) tasting. 19.45 h.- Migas tasting. 20.00 h.- Musical performance by the group “AIRES DE ESPUÑA” 21.00 h.- Closing of the Marquee. SUNDAY 7th FEBRUARY 8.00 h.- Butchers and cooks start preparing the huge “olla fresca” (pork meaty stew, with beans and chick peas). 11.00 h.- "Urban guided tour", free guided visit in English, a panoramic guided tour to discover the most important places of the old town. Limited capacity, registration is required in advanced. Registration at the Tourist Office and the website www.turismo.alhamademurcia.es / Tu visita guiada gratis. 11.00 h.- Musical performance by the group “CUADRILLA DE EL BERRO”. 11.30 h.- Sobrasada tasting (Majorcan sausage) 12.00 h.- Musical performance by the group “AMIGOS DE LA NOCHE” 12.30 h.- Morcón (white sausage) and butifarra (Catalonian sausage) tasting. 12.45 h.- Musical performance by the group “LOS ZALAMEROS”. 13.30 h.- Musical performance by the group CORO ROCIERO “VILLA DE ALHAMA”. 14.00 h.- “OLLA FRESCA” tasting (pork meaty stew). 14.30 h.- “FLORES CON MIEL”, traditional dessert tasting (crunchy pastry covered with honey) INFORMATION On Saturday all day and Sunday in the morning, information on the Fiesta de la Matanza and the Gastronomic Tour will be provided by the Department of Festivities in the Fairground Marquee. Moreover, the Tourist Office will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm. GASTRONOMIC TOUR During the weekend, several bars and restaurants of Alhama offer pork tapas and dishes related to the Matanza. 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