Traditional Games Afternoon in Las Goteras

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Las Goteras gathers once again around its patron saint, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, during the celebration of its festivities. From July 11 to 18, the Neighbors’ Association has prepared an extensive program of religious and popular events. Saturday, 11 The program begins at 8:30 p.m. with the official opening speech, which will be given by local resident Gonzalo Ramírez. At 9:00 p.m. the election of the Romero and the Children’s Romera will take place, and at 10:00 p.m. the first big open-air dance will be held, with music provided by the group Nueva Impresión. Sunday, 12 At 10:00 a.m. there will be an exhibition of handicrafts made by residents of the neighborhood. At 12:30 p.m. the Canarian Mass will be celebrated, sung by the folk 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 neighborhood. At 2:30 p.m. there will be a big community paella in the square, which will end at 4:00 p.m. with the “Solajero” Dance, with music by DJ Nico. Monday, 13 From 7:30 p.m. onward, residents will share a tasting of dishes prepared by themselves, in an atmosphere accompanied by games of Parcheesi, Game of the Goose, 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 dedicated to traditional games starting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, 16 The Hermitage of El Carmen 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 neighborhood, followed by a welcome 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 enlivened by Grupo Aimar. Saturday, July 18 From 10:00 a.m. there will be a motorbike exhibition, ribbon race, little ones with their bicycles, envite championship, and trophy presentation. From Santa Brígida Town Hall we congratulate the residents for their dedication and commitment. Long live Our Lady of Mount Carmel!