The fishing neighborhood of Playa de Mogán is now ready to celebrate the Carmen Festival. The program of events, presented this morning by the mayor of Mogán, Onalia Bueno, and the Councilor for Celebrations, Víctor Gutiérrez, starts this Saturday with the mass and procession in honor of the patron saint of the sea and will continue next week with concerts, festivals , cultural, sports and leisure activities for the whole family.
Playa de Mogán thus picks up the baton from Arguineguín, where today marks two weeks since the Carmen celebrations began. In that town, the mayor pointed out, "we have verified the immense desire of the residents to meet again in the streets and share moments of happiness, laughter and emotion again." A desire that she has assured is also felt in Playa de Mogán, a neighborhood for which a varied program has been prepared "with the collaboration of the parish, the Fishermen's Guild, groups, and neighbors."
The cover of the event program features Sebastián Llovet 'Chanito', a well-known resident of Playa de Mogán who worked as a sailor all his life. “Chano is the palpable example of the neighborhood's devotion to the Virgen del Carmen. We all have the memory of Chanito accompanying the image every time he goes out in procession, with songs and cheers with a megaphone,” commented Bueno.
The mayor has made special mention of the absence of an event that has been part of the Fiestas del Carmen in Playa de Mogán for many years, the HiFi Scale Gala organized with the Déniz family, also known as 'Pocaropa'. “Precisely this year, with a difference of two months, two brothers from that family have died,” she noted, wanting to make a special mention of the aforementioned and thank her for her participation throughout this time. “We hope that in the future we can count on them again,” she said. Although the event as such will not take place, a video compilation of the best moments from previous editions will be shown on Thursday, July 28.
The presentation event was held in the Port of Mogán, with views of the traditional fishing boats and the presence of the media, and the accidental councilor of Culture, Consuelo Díaz, the councilor of Tourism, Alba Medina, and the councilor of Sports, Luis Becerra.
Celebrations until July 31
The Councilor for Celebrations, Víctor Gutiérrez, has announced the programming, but not before thanking “tall the people who have participated in the preparation of the content” and “to all the services that will ensure that the events are carried out successfully.”
Tomorrow, the Day of Our Lady of Carmen, will be the starting signal from 19:30 p.m. with the Eucharist in the Doctor Pedro Betancor León square and subsequent land procession. The night will continue with the traditional Seafood Gastronomy Fair at the Fishing Pier and a festival with Rio Sol. The events of this day had been announced since the beginning of the week both on the website and on the Mogán City Council profiles on social networks.
The program will continue on Friday the 22nd with 'Summer Sport. Your Best Sunset', guided and free physical activity classes in the area known as La Puntilla. That same night, the stage located in the Plaza de Las Gañanías, the nerve center of these celebrations, will receive the comedian Kike Pérez and the artist of flamenco rumba Junco. There will also be a festival with Young Legend and DJ Fano.
On Saturday the 23rd, the municipality will experience “a new sports festival thanks to the XV Eufemiano Verde Taurito-Playa de Mogán Swimming Crossing.” The Water Festival will also take place with entertainment, foam, holi powder cannons, and DJs Aitor Cruz, Sammyto and Samu. At night, Los 600 will offer a concert and a party will be held with Star Music and DJ Cholo.
“On Sunday the 24th we will have a day exclusively for the little ones with a fun playground on Los Marerros Avenue, a parade with children's characters and a children's show with the ACEDANCE Sports Club, magic and magical bubbles,” Gutiérrez reported.
On Monday the 25th and Tuesday the 26th in the afternoon there will be the traditional Zanga, Cinquillo, Domino and Parcheesi tournaments in the Doctor Pedro Betancor León square. At the end of these, a film for the whole family will be projected in the Plaza de Las Gañanías. On Wednesday the 27th in Plaza Doctor Pedro Betancor León it will be the turn of traditional games, both for children and adults, and gymkhana. Likewise, at the end, there will be a summer movie in the Plaza de Las Gañanías.
On Thursday, July 28, a fun children's park with water inflatables will take place at the Municipal Soccer Field and at night Seniors' Day will be celebrated in Las Gañanías. At the gala, special moments from previous editions of the Escala en HiFi made by the Déniz brothers will be projected. The evening will conclude with a tribute concert to Chavela Vargas.
On Friday the 29th, a Britleys competition will be held on the municipal field and at 22:00 p.m. the Cuban Festival will begin, which will feature a tribute to Celia Cruz and the show Cubanarios. Next, party with Paco Guedes.
As a novelty, on Saturday, July 30, the Family Jumping Mogán activity will take place at the Municipal Soccer Field, from 11:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. This is a circuit of approximately 2 kilometers, in which there will be on average between 15 and 18 inflatable obstacles and simple tests Perform in pairs made up of an adult and a minor. The Mogán City Council co-organizes this event, promoted by Damasi y Deportes of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria with the collaboration of Top Time. Interested families can register at www.jumpingrace.com until next July 27th.
That Saturday afternoon there will be the Bajada de La Rama with the band La Charanga de la Aldea, and at night the dawn festival with Armonía Show, Maquinaria Band and the group Aquarela. At 00:00 the fireworks display will begin.
On Sunday the 31st, there will be the long-awaited maritime procession, an event that will begin with the mass in the Doctor Pedro Betancor square at 10:00 am. The Fiestas del Carmen 2022 will end that night with D'Music and the presentation of tournament trophies. Both events in the Plaza Doctor Pedro Betancor León.
As usual, a holiday excursion to Lake Taurito is organized, scheduled for August 5. Residents interested in attending can register until August 1 by calling 928 15 88 00, extension 119
