Flamenco & Christmas: A Festive Fusion

The Velasco Theater and the Espacio Joven La Estación have hosted the performances of the Alhama Flamenco Week this year, with a musical offer for all audiences, from the most orthodox to those who prefer avant-garde trends and experimentation. There was also space for local art with performances by students from the different dance schools in the municipality.

And, in relation to the upcoming Christmas season, Santa Claus’s House has already been inaugurated so that children can bring their letters. In addition, the Villa de Alhama Folkloric Group has announced that it will hold a charity festival. The Councilor for Commerce, Antonio García, has presented the XXX Window Dressing Contest. And the mayor of Culture, Alicia García, has reported the opening of registration for the Nativity Scene Contest. The councilor has also indicated that this year the Rubio Provencio family will open their nativity scene to public visits.

In addition, the Judo Cup and the Christmas Festival were held, organized in the Adolfo Suárez Pavilion by the Alhama Judo Club, the regional Federation and the City Council. And El Berro has carried out the lighting of his crochet tree.

Likewise, the Department of Parks and Gardens is carrying out work to beautify green spaces with the support of personnel from the Mixed Employment and Training Program.

On the other hand, Mayor Rosa Sánchez, together with the Councilor for Sports, Antonio José Sibina, and the Councilor for Urban Planning, Antonio José Caja, have reported on the comprehensive renovation works that are being carried out in the summer pools of the Guadalentín Sports Complex.

Students from IES Miguel Hernández have held the 1st Patron of Heritage gala at the House of Culture. And Italian students visiting Alhama came to see the Town Hall together with their teacher.

The City Council has signed collaboration agreements with the Ampas of public schools and the HIVsibles Association.

The Local Police has started some open days to make the little ones aware of the work that the agents do and the facilities and means they have.

And, finally, the week concluded with the recovery of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which had not been celebrated for years.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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