Flags hung in Santiago

We were wondering the same......hope someone in the know replies

It must be a usual occurrence because there was evidence of flags having been hung before but I guess the winds destroyed them over a period of time. 

It’s Constitution Day (Murcia’s Independance day granted 1974) on 6th December, but 7th taken in lieu as its a Sunday. Some shops open, some closed - I suppose it’s up to them if they want a day off. No celebrations this year for reasons we all know.

Thanks Ann

3/12 is also the feast of Saint Francis Xavier...the saint of San Javier...as well as 6/12 Constitution Day when Spain signed the constitution in 1978

The 6th December is Murcia Independence Day but being a Sunday the 7th us being given as a holiday. The 8th December us the feast of the Immaculate Conception, also a holiday.

Thanks Ginger. And do the flags get taken down afterwards or do they remain as long as they can as a reminder of independence?

Hi I think you are our neighbour the builder told us that that means they are building there we are on the corner but unable to get out there due to covid hope you are all ok x

Hello Jenny, yes, we are to your right. All of the developers houses have now been completed. We have only seen a couple of arrivals back in August and to our right the house is owned by a very nice Belgian couple. They are like you and have no chance of getting out here for a while seeing as Belgium has banned travel out of their country. 

Lets hope we can meet up soon; this virus (and Brexit) is causing havoc everywhere. 

cheers

Ray