{
  "id": 6280608,
  "title": "A grand day out in Ojen. Traditional soup, classic cars and live jazz music",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/a-grand-day-out-in-ojen-traditional-soup-classic-cars-and-live-jazz",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T13:34:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/08/a-grand-day-out-in-ojen-traditional-soup-classic-cars-and-live-jazz-music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, September 12th, Plaza de Andalucia in the Spanish village of Ojen will come alive with a day full of festivities. The event, which Mayor Juan Merino has personally contributed to, promises a blend of traditional Spanish cuisine, classic automobiles, and lively jazz music.\n\nThe gastronomic highlight of the day is the second annual Sopa Ojeneta, a rustic soup made of garlic, tomatoes, and bread. This dish, a symbol of the town's culinary heritage, will be served starting at 2pm in the heart of the village, accompanied by uplifting karaoke tracks and other background music to keep the atmosphere lively.\n\nAuto enthusiasts are also in for a treat with the debut of the Ojen Classic Car Meet. Vintage vehicles will line the main square, offering visitors a unique chance to see and admire these timeless machines in a picturesque setting.\n\nThe day culminates at 8pm with the opening of the 11th Ojen Jazz Festival. This free outdoor event will feature renowned musicians Masha Ocean 4tet and Valentín Murillo Grupo, whose smooth rhythms and soulful vocals are sure to captivate audiences. The festival will showcase the best of live jazz music, offering a memorable experience for both locals and visitors alike.\n\nOjen's Town Council warmly invites all Costa del Sol residents and tourists to join in the celebrations. Attendees can look forward to indulging in authentic local food, appreciating classic cars, and enjoying beautiful live music under the open sky. For more information about the event, visitors can visit the Ojen town hall website.",
  "summary": "Plaza de Andalucia is chopping and peeling and preparing itself to host three different celebrations in a single action-packed day […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Sopa Ojeneta, garlic and tomato soup, served at 2pm",
    "Ojen Classic Car Meet showcases vintage vehicles",
    "Ojen Jazz Festival features Masha Ocean 4tet and Valentín Murillo Grupo"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}