Next Sunday, 28th February is Andalucia Day, celebrating the anniversary of the referendum in 1980 in which Andalucians voted overwhelmingly for autonomy. Manilva's culture department has prepared a programme of events to celebrate the day.

Starting at 12 noon the Municipal School of Dance, directed by Inmaculada Chacón, will get proceedings under way at the old sports hall next to the football ground in Manilva, followed by the Manilva Town Band, local choirs and the Luisana Association, the latter will render the Hymn of Andalucia in sign language.

This will be followed by the Town Band and Municipal Choir performing on stage, after which the Municipal Theatre School, directed by Ana Santos will present a series of performances representing the various provinces of Andalucia.

To round off proceedings the Municipal Orchestra will entertain the audience with a variety of tunes.