Religious Celebrations and Chocolatada for Our Lady of Carmen

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Las Goteras once again gathers around its patron saint, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, during the celebration of its festivities. From 11 to 18 July, the Neighbours’ Association has prepared a full programme of religious and popular events. Saturday 11 The programme begins at 8:30 p.m. with the official opening address, which will be given by local resident Gonzalo Ramírez. At 9:00 p.m. the election of the Child Romero and Romera will take place, and at 10:00 p.m. the first big open-air dance will be held, with music by the group Nueva Impresión. Sunday 12 At 10:00 a.m. there will be an exhibition of handicrafts made by residents of the neighbourhood. At 12:30 p.m. the Canarian Mass will be celebrated, sung by the Folkloric Group Las Goteras, and at 1:30 p.m. the procession with the image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will go through the streets of the neighbourhood. At 2:30 p.m. there will be a big community paella in the square, ending at 4:00 p.m. with the Verbena del Solajero, with music by DJ Nico. Monday 13 From 7:30 p.m. onwards, residents will share a tasting of dishes prepared by themselves, in an atmosphere accompanied by games of parchís (Ludo), goose game, bingo and other board games. Tuesday 14 From 4:30 p.m. there will be bouncy castles, children’s games and an afternoon snack for the kids. Wednesday 15 The festivities will recover part of popular memory with an afternoon devoted to traditional games from 4:30 p.m. onwards. Thursday 16 The Ermita del Carmen (Chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel) will host Masses at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. At 5:30 p.m. the procession with the image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will take place through the streets of the neighbourhood, followed by the welcoming Mass at 7:00 p.m. The day will end at 8:00 p.m. with hot chocolate and churros. Friday 17 At 8:30 p.m. the traditional bingo will begin, and from 10:30 p.m. the square will once again be filled with music and dancing with a big open-air dance led by Grupo Aimar. Saturday 18 July From 10:00 a.m. onwards there will be a motorbike exhibition, ribbon race, little ones with their bicycles, envite championship and trophy presentation. From Santa Brígida Town Council we congratulate the residents for their dedication and commitment. Long live Our Lady of Mount Carmel!