The program includes events such as the Pilgrimage-Ofrenda, the maritime and land processions in honor of the Virgin of Carmen, recognition of the neighbors Juan Álamo Álamo (Aito) and Pedro Juan Trujillo García, the Gastronomy Fair and a great concert with Carlos Torres , Kevin Bury, Kiño, Evelyn and Alejandro Santos
Carmen de Arguineguín Festival Program
The Councilor for the Presidency, Tania Alonso, and the Councilor for Culture and Celebrations, Mencey Santana, presented this morning the Carmen de Arguineguín Festival, which will take place from July 7 to 16. They have done it together with the parish priest Juan Antonio Artiles and Juan Álamo Álamo, known as Aito, the protagonist along with the image of the patron saint of the sea on the cover of the program of events in tribute to his involvement with these celebrations.
Alonso, in the presentation held near Las Marañuelas beach in the seaside town, expressed his gratitude to the residents, groups, the parish community and the Fishermen's Guild for their collaboration with the Mogán City Council in these celebrations, which aim to be a meeting point and enjoyment for both residents and visitors.
“You will find a very varied program, where you can enjoy as a family and in which everyone has a place,” he said, highlighting the presence of neighbor Juan Álamo Álamo, popularly known as Aito, on the cover of the program of events. He was a carpenter like his also renowned father, Manuel Álamo, who gives his name to the avenue that borders the Arguineguín Dock. Aito has always been characterized by his faithful fervor for the Virgin of Carmen, to such an extent that processions in the town are not conceivable if he does not guide the image through the streets.
"He is a dedicated man who donated gold jewelry to the image of the Virgin of Carmen located in the Pier to ask for health for his family, and for many years he was in charge of decorating it with flowers and even making new cloaks for the Virgin, with the help from neighbors when the money was not enough,” said the councilor. Aito will also be recognized in the presence of his family and neighbors next Wednesday, July 12 at 21:30 p.m. in the Plaza de Las Marañuelas.
Alonso highlighted as a novelty the return of the Gastronomy Fair, an event that he assured “the neighbors were very eager for, and that had been diluted more than twenty years ago.” Likewise, he reported that the neighbor Juan Pedro Trujillo will be recognized posthumously, of whom he has said "he was a person always involved in decorating his portal during these Holidays, receiving several awards for it." He has also highlighted that this year El Carmen will enjoy an 'end of the holidays' concert, just as the residents demanded. It will be with the well-known folkloric group Los Faycanes on July 16.
For his part, the Councilor for Culture and Celebrations, Mencey Santana, has reported in detail about the programming to the media, neighbors and other local government councilors present there. In addition, he took advantage of the occasion to request that those who attend the Pilgrimage-Offering to the Virgin of Carmen do so correctly dressed in traditional clothing, and urge them to enjoy this and the rest of the events responsibly. He also reported that the program of events for the Playa de Mogán Fiestas del Carmen will soon be presented, which will begin once those in Arguineguín end.
Carmen de Arguineguín 2023
As usual, the festivities are distributed in various spaces in the seaside town. 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, mainly in Plaza del Mercadillo, Plaza de Las Marañuelas and Plaza Pérez Galdós, which will host galas, festivals, concerts and children's activities.
The festivities begin on the afternoon of Friday, July 7, with the fourth edition of the Antoñito Segura Memorial in the Plaza del Mercadillo, which will feature the participation of the Los Mala Vida party, made up of family and friends of Segura, and other soloists from the municipality. . Mayor Santana has pointed out that this gala is above all a celebration of the figure of Antonio Segura, “a great promoter of folklore in our municipality.”
The night will continue with the Selena tribute concert, party with DJ Promaster and Star Music. A 80s and 90s themed party will be held in the beach bar area, with DJ Cholo and Promaster.
The mayor highlighted the variety of events that will be held over the ten days that these celebrations will last. “Of course, our intention has been to create a diverse program that everyone in the family can enjoy from the youngest to the oldest,” he noted, referring to the multitude of festivals, the Escala en Hifi galas for children and adults, the free outdoor sports classes on the Costa Alegre beach, the activities for the little ones with countless workshops, the aquatic inflatable play park that will take place at the Municipal Soccer Field, the great foam party and La Bajada de La Rama, among others.
The councilor highlighted new developments such as the Gastronomy Fair, which will be on Wednesday, July 12 at 19:30 p.m., before the tribute event to Aito. In it, people who attend will enjoy a popular grill of fresh fish caught by the municipality's sailors.
Also the 'El Carmen 2023' concert on Saturday, July 15, which will be presented by the Colombian actor Carlos Torres, internationally recognized for his participation in the Nexflix productions 'La Reina del Flow' and 'Bienvenidos a Edén'. The artist Kevin Bury, also well known for his participation in the 'Queen of Flow', will perform at this concert. “We will also have with us the urban music artist Kiño and the young people of the municipality Alejandro Santos and Evelyn,” he said.
Pilgrimage- Offering and processions
One of the most anticipated aspects, the Pilgrimage-Offering to the Virgin of Carmen, will be on Saturday, July 8, starting at 18:30 p.m. with the participation of twenty-three carts, accompanied by groups and parties from the island. The Rosemary Mass will begin at 19:00 p.m., after which the image of the patron saint of the sea will go out to the porch of the temple to receive the offerings. The event will be broadcast live on Radio Televisión Mogán, as well as on its YouTube and Facebook profile.
On Saturday, June 15 at 19:00 p.m., the mass and subsequent land procession will begin in honor of the Virgin of Carmen. The sailors will guide the image to Marañuelas beach, where the act of Thanksgiving and supplications with the Canted Rosary will take place.
On Saturday the 16th, the Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Eucharist will take place at 9:00 a.m., which will be followed by the maritime procession. In this way, the Virgen del Carmen de Arguineguín will go to meet her namesake from Playa de Mogán, an act that reflects the seafaring twinning of these two Mogán neighborhoods.
