the origin of Rincon de la Victoria
Benagalbón, which belongs to the municipality of Rincón de la Victoria, annually celebrates its famous "Traditional Verdiales Contest". This contest is a party that had its origin in the celebration of the end of the harvest or the slaughters that were carried out every year in the houses of the town.
After time, the inhabitants of the municipality remain faithful to this celebration and when September comes, they merge with the roots of the songs of Malaga in their oldest expression, the Verdiales. These compositions, which have a high musicological interest both for their antiquity and for their purity and vitality, contain an artistic creation of socio-cultural nature that corresponds to certain geographical points of the province of Malaga, the Axarquîa region, Guadalhorce and the Montes Valley from Malaga
The Verdiales are interpreted by groups composed of several people known as Pandas de Verdiales. They wear colorful costumes and beautiful hats. The musical accompaniment consists of a violin, several guitars, a tambourine, two or more cymbals, castanets and, in some of their styles, a lute or a bandurria.
Currently, this town hosts the traditional Verdiales contest, celebrated in September, which offers all visitors who approach the municipality the opportunity to reflect on beautiful interpretations of the Verdiales pandas through its music, songs and dances.
Of course, the wines and typical products of the region will be tasted.