The extraordinary lighting switch on in the Cathedral Square was a highlight on Thursday night The official start of Christmas in Almeria. The city’s mayor, María del Mar Vázquez, was responsible for pressing the button that begins with the number 35 … Days of Christmas activity, with a program that includes more than 120 activities and performances distributed across nearly thirty public spaces in the city.
The square full of people presides over him Great Christmas Temple In the form of an open cathedral, which again this year is a meeting and photographic point for residents and visitors. this Great tunnel of light It is the champion of an exceptional lighting complex, made up of more than 1.2 million LED points distributed throughout the city.
Illumination was revived by parades, Animation with physical decoration, singers and pedestalsas well as live music with a performance of Gospel It, the finalists of “Tierra de Talento” and the semifinalists of “Got Talent,” who performed Christmas carols in the key of gospel. The event concluded with a shower of confetti.
During her speech, the mayor stressed that the decorative lighting represents the beginning of an event Most anticipated dates for this year. Thus, it encouraged people to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and activities scheduled in different parts of the city. “The goal is to create a family atmosphere, enjoyment in the street, hospitality, commerce and cultural spaces,” the Almeria council member said.
One of the displays during the Christmas lighting in Almeria
After the lighting, the mayor toured the giant tunnel that was installed in Cathedral Square A The structure consists of eight pointed porticoes It is 14 meters high and 9 meters wide, and has a central dome 9 meters in diameter and 19 meters high. The installation contains approximately 90,000 LED light points, and will be passed by daily at 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm. And 9:00 pm. Until January 5.
The municipality delegation also visited Light show in Nicolas Salmerón ParkWith four daily flights from December 5 to January 4, excluding the 24th and 31st, and three flights from January 1 to 4. The tour ended in the port, in the Christmas Park “Almeripark”, located on the reconfigured Levante pier and also open to pedestrian traffic.
Until January 6, the city’s streets will be illuminated with nearly 200 arches and more than a hundred collage decorations. The facades of the Apollo Theater, Mercado Central, and City Hall feature Christmas lights, which are also “Mapping” will be displayed.. In addition, floor models, three-dimensional structures, two large fir trees in Puerta Porchena and Plaza de las Velas, illuminated almond trees and about 50 decorative natural trees.
The Mayor of Almeria and two of her councilors press the button to turn on the Christmas lights
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It includes programs bearing the slogan “Christmas to share, a city to enjoy,” among its innovations Carousel in Puerta PorchenaThe “Sweet&Cheescake Markets” in Nicolás Salmerón Park and the ringing of little bells on December 31 at noon in Plaza Vieja. The program is completed with activities on the Paseo, Zambombadas, the Children’s Theater Festival, Las Mijas and Jose Merci concerts, Candle night and flamenco showsAnd the participation of the Almería City Orchestra and the International Classical Ballet.
Added to these proposals is the Christmas Fair in the Port of Almeria at Levante Pier, as well as a Christmas market, an ice skating rink and a gastronomic show in “Saporiz de Almería”. Programming is also included Guitar Museum’s National Nativity Scene And sustainable entertainment activities on the Paseo, awaiting the arrival of the Three Wise Men on January 5, the day of the parade.