This weekend, Cinco Casas held its traditional Cervantino market, coinciding with the 37th Cultural Days of the municipality. The official inauguration was attended by Almudena Moya, the mayor of the EATIM (Entity of Territorial Demarcation of Municipalities) of Cinco Casas, along with councillors Gonzalo Redondo and Benjamín Gallego. They visited the square, which featured various stalls primarily showcasing local commerce and regional gastronomy.
During the opening, Almudena Moya highlighted the growth of this year's edition, which included a total of 18 stalls, five more than last year, offering a diverse range of artisanal products. She expressed her gratitude to the Alcázar de San Juan City Council for their support, as well as to local associations, such as the Housewives Association.
Councillor Gonzalo Redondo emphasised the event's cultural significance, noting that it is rooted in the identity and traditions of Cinco Casas, coinciding with the anniversary of Cervantes' baptism on 9 November. He praised the community's collective effort to create a space for coexistence that attracts numerous visitors from across the region, centred around culture, gastronomy, and Manchego heritage.
The cultural and gastronomic programme on Saturday included a popular bean dish prepared by the Housewives Association, a cheese-making workshop led by the local cheese shop 'El Lito', and a night performance by Chemi “El Chileja”. On Sunday, activities featured a workshop and display of birds of prey for children, the preparation of migas (a traditional breadcrumb dish) and gachas (a type of porridge), and a concert with Cervantine themes by the Polyphonic Choir of Alcázar de San Juan.
Throughout the weekend, the market was enlivened by a group performing ancient music with hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, and percussion, providing entertainment for both traders and visitors.
