Christmas atmosphere in the streets. /
More than thirty associations, clubs, foundations, centers and companies have collaborated in the programming
The sacristy of the Hospital de Santiago hosted the official presentation of the Christmas activities program, an act in which the mayoress of Úbeda, Antonia Olivares, the councilors who have participated from their areas in the preparation of this offer, and representatives of the associations and groups that have collaborated this year. The local councilor stressed that this programming aims to “flood magic” every corner of Úbeda and citizens can live unforgettable and endearing moments, with their family and friends.
This program, which includes more than 150 proposals for all audiences, is the result of the collaboration of associations, groups, clubs, centers, foundations and companies with the Úbeda City Council, and its intention is to attract the attention of the city’s residents and the environment, as well as people who come from outside. “We want you to enjoy Úbeda, its activities and its small and medium businesses,” he said.
Lightning
One of the attractions of each year is usually the extraordinary Christmas lighting, which in this edition has already won the recognition of the citizens. “We have opted, once again, for incorporating innovative elements, some already owned by the City Council,” Olivares pointed out, adding that new streets in neighborhoods have been illuminated and that consumption will be reduced by 20%, by controlling the lighting schedule and taking into account the efficient characteristics of the 1.2 million led points that illuminate the city.
Culture is an important piece in this Christmas program, positioning Úbeda, once again, as the cultural capital of the province, also during these very important holidays. Thus, Olivares stressed that citizens will be able to enjoy interesting and diverse exhibitions, which address such diverse topics as ‘The history of the Vespa in Spain’, ‘Art in 16th century engravings’, ‘Barbie: cinema and fashion’, the Caja Rural Foundation Photography Contest or ‘El Prado en las calles’.
Music will also be the protagonist thanks to the performances included in the Úbeda and Baeza Early Music Festival, the live music show and light projections organized by the Tubba Association and the Alquimia Musicae Foundation, the different musicals (‘El Rey León’ or ‘Dumbo’), the Mocedades concert with the Agrupación Musical Ubetense, the zambombadas and flamenco recitals or the live musical entertainment in the commercial streets.
This programming, as the ubetense councilor highlighted, is designed for all ages. Thus, you can find activities, workshops and shows aimed at children, youth and older audiences, with the idea that everyone enjoys this Christmas to the fullest and find proposals to their liking and in which to participate.
One more year, he also highlighted, it has opted to grow in balance, and for this reason this program also includes activities in the neighborhoods and districts of the city. Likewise, he described it as important to offer services in addition to activities this Christmas. For example, to promote the reconciliation of work and family life during school holidays. In this way, an urban and Christmas camp is contemplated, which will take place from December 23 to January 5, from nine in the morning to two in the afternoon and which will later be presented to the public.
important appointments
Within the programme, and as a novelty, this year there will be a ‘Royal Balloon Postman’ (December 22 and 23), an activity that will be held at the ‘Antonio Cruz’ Sports Center and with which the little ones will surely that they will enjoy
In addition, some “Children’s Chimes” have been planned, with gummy grapes, which will take place on December 31 in the backyard of the Hospital de Santiago, where the City of Children is located. And the royal mailbox will be enabled from January 2 to 4 so that the little ones can deliver their letters to the royal pages and on January 5 directly to Their Majesties the Magi from the East.
On the other hand, the great parade of Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar will once again dress the streets of the city with joy and illusion on January 5th. The itinerary will be the same as last year, through the north of the city, betting on the safety of all.
Another of the attractions of this Christmas will be the contests, such as the Christmas window display, the decoration of facades and balconies with the same theme, the draw for shopping carts with products from the food market (each valued at 100 euros ) or the raffle of Ubet artisan products.
joint work
The mayoress of Úbeda thanked each of the participating groups, associations, foundations or companies for the collaboration they have had with the City Council, which will make Úbeda once again a benchmark at Christmas. They are Alciser, Unión de Cofradías, Olivar y Aceite Association, Casa Ducal de Medinaceli Foundation, JAC, Association of Market Vendors, Ubetense Musical Group, Fresnedilla Observatory, Nacer y Mamar, Úbeda por la Cultura, Quarks, Cero Culture, Úbeda Flamenco Association, Double One, Bétula Lúdica, Tubba, Trinidad Interior Design, Joan of Arc Chess Club, Úbeda Badminton Sports Club, Los Cerros Archery Club, Úbeda Viva, Lost Souls MC, Trombonists from Jiennenses , K-INSA, Spanish Association of Kin-ball and twelve brotherhoods of the city.
