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[Sounds of Passion 2012.
Totana - Almazora - Totana]
Are just the 05 early Saturday morning on 03 March, when many households begin to sound Totana alarm clocks.
It is dark, but the slight chill that feels, thinks a pleasant day for early morning Totana neighbors that are already in place.
With diligence and satisfaction, more than a hundred totaneros of various ages, are directed to the predetermined meeting point, where buses were waiting two imposing agency "Espuña".
They are members of the Brotherhood of Jesus on Calvary and sacrament, also accompanied by some relatives and friends, who are preparing to attend the meeting "Sounds of Passion", to be held in the afternoon, in the municipality of Almazora ( Castellón)
In 2010, the Brotherhood of Jesus on Calvary, was in Totana, members of the Section of Bugles and Drums of the Holy Christ HDAD Almazora Calvary, celebrating a day of trade, which culminated in twinning of the two fraternities.
Corresponding to visit neighbors Almazora Totana performed in 2010, the Calvary HDAD this municipality, organized and prepared a day of exchange between the Section of drums Almazora and the Band of Bugles and Drums of Totana.
The journey began at 06.30 'from the central area of ​​the park, arriving at their destination after an enjoyable and relaxed, at 11am.
Almazora is a municipality of Valencia, located on the river Mijares, which is about 5km from the city of Castellón and about 350km from the city of Totana.
They were greeted by their hosts, who took them to the place that had conditioned the Casa de la Vila, so they could lay their many belongings.
Then paid a visit by some of the most emblematic Almazora: Plaza Mayor, Church of the Nativity, the monument to the Nazarenes, ...
At the conclusion of the tour and having met some aspects of cultural and religious heritage of Almazora, almazorenses totaneros and shared the menu that had previously arranged in the splendid building which hosted the Agrarian Union.
At this dinner attended by over 200 penitents of both towns.
But the most desired and expected by all, was the meeting held in the afternoon at 17.30 '.
At 17h, the members of the Brotherhood of Jesus on Calvary Totana, came out in formation from the Casa de la Vila to the Church of the Holy Christ, where took place the official meeting of both fraternities.
Along the way, the musicians totaneros displayed the great skill that characterizes them, waking up in its wake, the admiration of many neighbors who came to watch the event.
Importantly, several decades had not been seen or heard, the sound of trumpets in the streets of Almazora.
After the meeting, the musicians of the two groups, made a joint trip to the Plaza Mayor, where they were playing some of his favorite subjects.
Once there, they developed an interesting, varied, unique, complete and enjoyable music program, where both groups were alternated to interpret simultaneously the best tracks from their various repertoires.
A traditional element of our Easter, and that was unknown to Almazora, is the horn.
So from the board of the HDAD of Jesus on Calvary, Juan Martinez was invited to accompany them with his inseparable and emblematic horn.
The surprise of the hosts to hear this unique instrument was so great that he was granted the privilege of being responsible for opening the meeting.
The event was chaired by Mr Iltro Almazora Mayor, the Councillor of Culture, many members of the Municipal Corporation and various local authorities in various segments.
The Plaza Mayor was at all times crowded by hundreds of neighbors.
After the musical, took the floor to Mr. Mayor, D.
Vincent Casanova, which strongly commended the HDAD totanera and presented him with its President, D.
Juan M ª Zamarreño, the main distinction of Almazora: the cauldron (symbol representing the generosity and dedication of the people of Almazora solidarity towards all visitors and friends).
It also gave him the silver badge of the Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of Calvary.
Then the Big Brother of the Brotherhood, gave the Band of Bugles and Drums of Totana HDAD the logo as a symbol of partnership.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the brothers of Calvary Almazora, prepared a snack, brothers of Calvary Totana.
About the 20.30 'began the return trip, arriving at about 01.30 Totana' am.
It was a meeting full of emotions, sounds and sensations difficult to forget, for all who were lucky enough to be there.
Source: DJRG
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