The Department of Celebration has adopted a package of measures to reduce the cost of the program of events for the festivities and strengthened activities in the center of town, giving a greater role to local authorities and traditions.
The mayor of San Pedro del Pinatar, Visitation Martinez, and Councillor for Culture and Celebrations, Silvia Egea, today announced the spending reduction measures taken by the government team in relation to the festivities of the municipality.
The first mayor explained that these actions are part of a commitment to austerity adopted by the new government team and has been in place since the first week of municipal management.
The council of Celebration, Silvia Egea, explained that these measures have resulted in a total savings of 83,500 euros to municipal coffers.
Egea has indicated that it has opted for a change of location of the enclosure of Parties, which moves the car park next to the Villar de Felices Countess Park La Aduana, which represents a saving of more than 60,000 euros.
This new facility will concentrate all the activities planned, as the shows and the Los Morancos CantaJuego addition to the performances of ballets Keban, Bewitched and Antares, and the VI Festival of Folklore of the Rock the Cauldron, the election and coronation of the Queen and the concert on the pattern.
Also, there have been changes in programming, which have included the cancellation of concerts in Macao Canteca + The Pulquería scheduled for today, Chicane, for Saturday 18 and Harlem Leo's performance, scheduled for Sunday June 19.
Egea has stressed that "although these events were presented to the public were not contracted nor endowed with the necessary budget.
In addition, the demand for tickets was very low in relation to the actions that have been maintained. "
Within the change of programming, also included the cancellation of the shooting contest, scheduled for Sunday June 26.
The package of programming saves close to 17,000 euros.
Another action taken has been to reduce the cost of activities that remain, such as scheduling of the popular booths and fireworks, where spending has been reduced by 6,500 euros.
Tradition and Participation
The council has stressed that, despite these measures, the council of Celebration has ensured that the residents of San Pedro del Pinatar enjoy some festivities and participatory, where prime tradition.
So, has said that acts such as maintaining fair Cattle, deep-rooted tradition, the ballets of the local academies, offering the master, Folklore Festival of the Rock the Cauldron, the activities in the homes of Seniors, the choice Queens, sports tournaments, barracks and popular children's show, which moves to the urban core.
This measure aims to centralize all activities in the old part of town, thereby enhancing the participation of residents.
Source: Ayuntamiento de San Pedro del Pinatar