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The municipality in the Marina Alta, Alicante province, has put together a fun-packed program of festive activities
Benissa will kick off its festive celebrations with the official turning on of the Christmas lights in the town centre at 7pm on Friday December 3, together with the launch of a shopping initiative that will run until January 5, with free scratch cards, discounts at participating shops and a draw with several prizes of 100 euros.
The big switch-on in Plaza Rei Jaume I at 7pm will be followed by a concert from the balconies in the square, and a street party with hot chocolate.
"It's really worth young people coming along as there will also be a special visit and a surprise or two," said Benissa Mayor, Arturo Poquet, adding: "We have put together an ambitious program that aims to reach all possible audiences, and we hope to be able to hold them all normally, but that will depend on how the pandemic situation evolves, and the restrictions."
The turning on of the tree lights and the launch of the shopping initiative mark the start of a packed program of events. Here's a guide to Christmas in Benissa:
Friday December 3, 6.30pm: Inauguration of the traditional Nativity Scene at the Centre d'Art Taller d'Ivars. The scene will remain at the centre until January 8.
Saturday December 4, 8pm: Launch of an 'exhibition of culture and sculpture' by brothers Alejandro Martínez and Carlos Martínez at the Centre d'Art Taller d'Ivars. It too will remain in situ until January 8.
Saturday December 11, 7pm: Christmas Concert by the Benissenca Choir at the Centre d'Art Taller d'Ivars.
Sunday December 12, 12 noon: Acro-balance circus show at the Centre d'Art Taller d'Ivars.
Tuesday December 14, 7pm: 'I Due Foscari' opera at Salon Cultural.
Friday December 17, 5.30pm: Christmas parade through different streets of the town by students of the Javier Santacreu Municipal School of music and dance .
Saturday December 18, 7pm: concert by the Youth Orchestra of the Province of Alicante (OJPA), at the Centre d'Art Taller d'Ivars.
Sunday December 19, 7pm: Family Christmas Carols in Plaza Rei Jaume I.
Thursday December 23, 8pm: Children's magic show at the Centre d'Art Taller d'Ivars followed by the handing in of letters for the Three Kings.
Sunday December 26, 10am: San Silvestre race.
Monday January 3, 6.30pm: Delivery of children's letters to Three Kings in Plaza Rei Jaume I.
Wednesday January 5, 6.30pm: Three Kings Parade
Thursday January 6, 12 noon: Three Kings will walk through the town and visit elderly residential and nursing homes "to make a gesture to the elderly people who have suffered so much from Covid. They deserve to have some joy, which is long overdue", explained the Mayor. This will be followed by a mass at the parish church.
Image: benissa.net
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