Real Maestranza Launches Competition for Best Photo

Statue of bull, plaza de toros, ronda

Today the Real Maestranza de Ronda, owners of the iconic bullring launched a competition to find the best photographs inside or outside the bullring which they plan to use as part of the 225 year anniversary of its construction.

A special Flickr group has been created for photographers to submit their best photos of the Plaza de Toros, which can be scenic, action photos of taurino events, even photoshopped for creativity. As long as the photo can be said to be representative of the iconology or cultural importance of the building they will be accepted into the competition.

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Embarrassment for Town Council Regarding Illegal Works in the Tajo

Illegal building in Ronda, Spain

The Ayuntamiento of Ronda has unwittingly started construction on a youth hostel and 3 star hotel in old mill buildings close to the Guadelevin river below the Puente Nuevo in buildings not owned by the council, leaving red faces as the rightful owners agree not to seek legal remedies.

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Montecorto and Serrato to get Independence from Ronda

Montecorto to get independence

The two small villages of Montecorto and Serrato, currently part of the city of Ronda for administrative purposes will soon be incorporated as independent municipalities within Málaga province.

Andalucía’s local autonomy law was recently overhauled removing the minimum requirement of 2500 residents before a community could be incorporated, and will become law during July 2010, meaning that Montecorto and Serrato now have the opportunity to manage their own affairs.

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Real Maestranza Sponsors Concerts in Ronda

Music and concerts in Ronda

The Real Maestranza de Ronda, owners of the iconic bullring in Ronda, will next week (5th to the 9th July 2010) be sponsoring a week of music and conferences adopting the theme “Música y representación” – and have invited several exciting performers to Ronda, including Ensemble Cosmos 21, Pilar Jurado and Duncan Gifford, Aba Taano, and Radio No-Man’s Land.

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