Ubrique celebrates its first Roman Days on November 21

Ubrique looks to its Roman past this November. On Saturday, November 21, the town celebrates its first Roman Days, titled «Ubrique romana: Un viaje a la antigua Roma», which will take place entirely on Avenida de España, from 12:00 to 20:00 hours, with all activities free. The event comes as an alternative to this year's suspension of the traditional Bajada Romana de Ubrique. It maintains the town's historical legacy, but with a different approach, and is born with the idea of being a space for coexistence, culture and fun.

The programme includes the recreation of a military camp, archery practice, a gladiator combat workshop, game tables and the «Escuela de Legionarios» workshop. There will also be street entertainment, which will close with the «Arde Roma» parade, and attractions for the youngest, such as a wooden Ferris wheel and a flying chairs carousel. The day will also be an occasion to enjoy local gastronomy. The Councillor for Culture of Ubrique, Patricia Caro, has stressed the family nature of the programme, designed «para toda la familia» and with special attention to children, who will be able to approach the history of Ubrique and the province in a playful way. The provincial deputy Paula Conesa has indicated that the Diputación de Cádiz collaborates in the initiative and has encouraged people to enjoy «un viaje al pasado romano de Ubrique». The days are organised by the Ayuntamiento de Ubrique with the collaboration of the Diputación Provincial de Cádiz, as reported by the provincial institution. The programme was presented at the Palacio Provincial, at an event in which extras dressed in clothing and insignia of the period participated. To attend, no registration or ticket is needed: just go to Avenida de España on Saturday, November 21 between 12:00 and 20:00 hours.