The City Council of A Pobra do Brollón has just presented Christmas in Guimarães, a wide and varied program of activities designed for all types of audiences this Christmas.
As it could not be otherwise, the little ones have a special role. On the mornings of December 23, 26 and 27, there will be Activities for children at the Municipal Library, such as storytelling, making Christmas ornaments and cards, and reading activities. Interested people must register at the Library before the 20th.
On the afternoon of the 28th, they will visit the House of Culture The Cookies, the characters from the popular children's series. In January, on the 4th, there will also be another event for family audiences at the Casa da Cultura with illusionist Fani Triana and his show ‘Equality, where are you?’.
Traditions and novelties for adults
A tradition that has been revived in recent years that unites children and adults is the The Toucher's visit. This character will descend on Guimaras on December 24th, accompanied by a local music group. His visit will begin at 12:00 at the Day Center, and then he will walk through the streets of A Pobra do Brollón.
Thinking specifically about the adult public, on Sunday, December 29th, one of the great proposals of the City Council's Christmas program will take place. It is the projection of What is burning?, the famous film by Oliver Laxe, nominated for four awards at the upcoming Goya Awards. There will be two screenings of the film, at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and admission is voluntary: a donation of one kilo of food is requested that will be distributed to disadvantaged groups in the municipality. Those interested can now reserve tickets.
There are also events scheduled on key dates during the Christmas holidays. To celebrate the start of the new year, the New Year's Eve dance with performances by the duos Eclipse and Explosión, starting at midnight at the Casa da Cultura. On January 5th, the traditional Three Kings' Parade which will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Day Center, traveling through the streets of A Pobra do Brollón to the Casa da Cultura.
The Día da Pobra Center also wants to celebrate Christmas in community. Specifically, on December 24th, after the visit of the Apalpador, the singer from Incio will perform, Lucia Perez. It will be from 12:30, and it is an event open to the public.
Poetry and postcard competitions
In addition to the events, there are two thematic competitions underway. One is a poetry contest and children under 16 years old can participate with poems on the theme of Christmas. The other is a postcard contest Christmas, in which people up to 30 years of age can participate. For both, the deadline for submitting the work ends on December 20th.
The jury's decision for both competitions as well as the award ceremony will take place on January 5th at the Casa da Cultura, at the end of the Three Kings Parade.
- Check out the basics here Children's Poetry Contest and of Christmas Postcard Contest.
