The celebration program will continue until Sunday, July 17 with the return, after the pandemic, of events such as the Pilgrimage-Ofrenda, the land and sea procession in honor of the Virgin of Carmen
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The mayor of Mogán, Onalia Bueno, and the councilor for Celebrations, Víctor Gutiérrez, have presented the program of the Carmen de Arguineguín Festival, which will take place from Friday, July 8 to Sunday, July 17 with religious, traditional, cultural, sports and events. for the entire family.
In the presentation, held next to the Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen in Pérez Galdós Square, Bueno described the return of the festivities to the streets as “very exciting”, since although last year some activities were held with capacity limit, now programming will take place as before the start of the health crisis.
For this reason, in addition, he has stated that both the Carmen de Arguineguín Festival and those also planned this July in Playa de Mogán – the events will be presented later – will be more than ever “a space for the reunion and enjoyment of all.” and all with the activities proposed with the collaboration of the parishes, fishermen's guilds, groups, and neighbors," to whom he also expressed his gratitude.
The cover of the program of events stars neighborhood resident Antonio Medina Santana, popularly known as 'El Piquino'. “This man, who is now 86 years old, came to our municipality when he was only 18 and became an icon of Gran Canaria fishing,” explained the first councilor.
'El Piquino' was a sailor for more than 65 years, a specialist in weaving nets and pots. This led to fishermen from all over the island coming to him and he was also worthy of the nickname 'The Artisan of the Sea'. Antonio Medina is a reflection of the seafaring tradition of the Arguineguín neighborhood, the essence that these celebrations aim to convey, which are above all a commemoration of the Virgin of Carmen, Patroness of the Sea and sailors.
The mayor has stressed the importance of enjoying the festivities responsibly and respecting traditions, also calling for people to attend the Pilgrimage-Ofrenda in honor of the Virgin of Carmen with appropriate traditional clothing.
At the presentation event, the Councilor for Celebrations, Víctor Gutiérrez, detailed all the programming before the media and other members of the Government group such as the accidental councilor of Cultural, Consuelo Díaz and the councilor of Sports, Luis Becerra.
Carmen de Arguineguín 2022
The events will be distributed in several spaces. One that can only be accessed by adults, on Juan Manuel Santana Street, where the music bars will be located. The others, for all audiences, in Plaza de Las Marañuelas, Plaza del Mercadillo and Plaza Pérez Galdós, which will host galas, festivals and concerts.
The festivities start on Friday, July 8, with the opening of the 'Portraits' exhibition, which will be in the facilities of the David Jiménez Silva Sports Complex until the 16th. The third edition of the Tribute to 'Antoñito Segura' Festival will also take place that day. . A gala, which councilor Gutiérrez has pointed out, is held "in memory of this neighbor who was a great promoter of folklore in our municipality." This year it will be in Pérez Galdós Square with the participation of the Los Mala Vida party, made up of family and friends of Antonio Segura, and also by La Trova and its show Trovamundo.
The night will continue in the Plaza del Mercadillo with the Festival del Carmen Latino. It will begin at 23:30 p.m. with Edwin Rivera, Maquinaria Band and a tribute to Juan Luis Guerra with the 'La Sabrosa' orchestra. Meanwhile, in the music bars, there will be DJs Promaster and Humberto.
The mayor also highlighted the tribute that will be paid on July 14 to Carmelo Trujillo Huertas, known in Arguineguín as 'Lelo the hairdresser', for his more than 50 years of work in the fishing neighborhood. Likewise, the celebration of the concert of the popular national and international group 'Café Quijano', which will be on July 15 in the Plaza del Mercadillo.
Gutiérrez also highlighted the variety and multitude of events included in the program such as festivals, Escala en HiFi galas for children and adults, free outdoor sports classes on the Costa Alegre beach, recreational activities for the little ones and the return of La Bajada de la Rama, among others.
Pilgrimage- Offering and processions
One of the most anticipated aspects, the Pilgrimage-Offering to the Virgin of Carmen, will be on Saturday, July 9, starting at 19:00 p.m. with the participation of about twenty carts, accompanied by groups and parties from the island.
On Saturday the 16th, the Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the mass and subsequent land procession will take place starting at 19:30 p.m. “The sailors will guide the image to Marañuelas Beach, where the act of Thanksgiving and supplications with a sung Rosary will take place,” explained the Councilor for Celebrations.
The Carmen Festival of Arguineguín will end with the Eucharist and maritime procession that, as Gutiérrez has expressed, “will finally offer, after three years, the meeting of the two images of the Virgin of Carmen of the municipality, that of Arguineguín and Playa de Mogán, a symbolic act of respect and brotherhood
sailor".