* More than 3,000 People flock to the town of Alto Palencia at a fair this year is marked by a shortage of fruit rain yesterday failed to ruin the celebration of the Cherry Fair Caudiel, opened mid-morning by the Regional Minister for Agriculture, Maritina Hernandez, who argued that "the diversification of productive activities in rural areas is the best strategy for development."
The Minister of Agriculture announced a number of investments included in the program in the municipality RURALTER Caudiel, in order "to boost tourism by creating rural infrastructure and restoration of heritage and incorporate technology oil production, "bet the Councilor, who concluded by stressing that" Agriculture has invested in the Alto Palencia more than eight million in three years to strengthen the competitiveness of its economic fabric. "
The celebration attracted over 3,000 town visitors, for which the organization prepared at noon about 4,000 servings of pot and as many of bread, wine and cherries, according to figures released by Mayor Michael Silvestre.
The first fairgoers were treated on arrival with a small bag of cherries, whose presence at the celebration has been conspicuous by their absence this year because of poor harvest season collection marred by rain.
cherry cultivation in Caudiel is an important source of income of the household economy, which this year has suffered a major setback with the rains during the last month, which "have caused losses difficult to calculate but can roam the 12,000 or 14,000 euros, "he lamented Silvestre.
The rains have killed 90% of the cherry harvest, so yesterday his presence at the fair was more limited than it should. The city spends more than 400 hectares to the cultivation of cherry in different varieties, among which the earliest are called the fourteenth of April.
The celebration was lively installation at the Plaza of Spain in a small market of crafts and local produce of the land, such as oil, honey, cheeses, jams and olives, among others.
The market, which were installed almost a hundred posts, also had a space for local associations, continuing adult education and promotional stand of the attractions of the town.
The origin of the Cherry Festival dates back to the middle of last century, but then it did not reach the high degree of popularity it enjoys today and which allows Caudiel disclose the value of native food products and their properties . Among
activities organized to mark the event, authorities made a visit the facilities of the San Isidro cooperative, founded in 1951 and dedicated to the production of olive oil in your mill.
Acting President of the Diputación Provincial de Castellón, Francisco Martinez, said: "This is a particular event that seeks to boost tourism by publicizing the most emblematic monuments and places of the town, and to disseminate and maintain rooted customs and traditions of this town. In short, what is offered is a day of fun and fellowship. "
same time, cultural activities were also organized in a attempt to convert the Cherry Fair Caudiel in a meeting during this weekend for the entire region.
Source: The Provinces of Castellon
