Yesterday, Wednesday, the City Council of San Sebastián de La Gomera unveiled the program of events for the 2020 festivities in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The program consists of a limited number of events to be held in open spaces with limited capacity to avoid crowds and thus ensure safety in the face of COVID-19. To this end, tickets for the various events are available on the website. http://www.sansebastiangomera.
In this regard, the Councilor for Festivals, Vanesa Vizcaíno, explained that "given the current circumstances, we are not going to hold large-scale events, so we are presenting a program with cultural activities adapted to the new reality."
With this in mind, "the City Council will broadcast the main non-religious events on its social media channels to reach as many residents as possible from their homes, ensuring that they can enjoy festivities marked by the widespread feeling of affection for La Morenita, especially through music."
Precisely because of the exceptional nature of 2020, the City Council will present a documentary on October 4 at 8:30 p.m. that will summarize, with images and testimonials, what the 2018 Lustral Festivals were like, under the title "A Look at Puntallana." “A project that will fondly recall the celebrations that evoked a unique feeling among all the residents during that year and that are etched in the memory of the people of La Gomera.”
As for the program, it will officially kick off on October 1 with an event dedicated to seniors called "Entre versos La Crisálida" (Between the Verses of La Crisálida), which will feature Loly González Pérez at the facilities of the Iballa Senior Citizens' Association at 6:00 p.m.
On Friday, October 2, it's the turn of the San Sebastián Concert Band, performing in the amphitheater of Parque de La Torre del Conde at 8:00 p.m.
On the other hand, and within the sports section, two days have been planned to take sport to the streets, to be held on October 2 at Parque de Las Eras in Tecina and on October 3 at Plaza de Las Américas. Both at 6:00 p.m. In addition, it is worth remembering that this year will see the fun run and the Puntallana Swim, both of which will be held individually using the Strava app.
Also, and in the same central location, the 6th edition of the Folklore Festival will take place on Saturday 3rd at 8:00 p.m., with groups from the island taking part.
The City Council would like to remind everyone that it is mandatory to wear a mask at all events that will be held this year, as well as to maintain social distancing and practice frequent hand hygiene. In addition, we ask you to avoid the pilgrimage to Puntallana, thereby preventing mass gatherings.
