Choirs, theater, flamenco, dance, and painting at the 31st Senior Week

Málaga is getting ready to celebrate the 31st Week of the Elderly, a now "traditional" event that will take place from May 26 to May 30 at the Paseo del Parque and the Recinto Eduardo Ocón. During these days, the elderly will once again become the main focus of a program centered on coexistence and the fight against unwanted loneliness. So much so that the councilor for Social Rights, Francisco Cantos, has stated that it is one "of the challenges that society faces".

The councilor has highlighted the importance of this initiative as a meeting point to promote the social participation and emotional well-being of the elderly. As a novelty, the weekend will include an art contest whose jury will select the winning work that will serve as the official image for the next edition.

The program expects to gather around 10,000 attendees and will feature the participation of nearly a hundred entities and associations linked to the elderly community. Through exhibitions, workshops, and performances, the work that these associations carry out throughout the year within the municipal plan will be showcased.

Among the planned activities are exhibitions of painting, theater, dance, yoga, tai chi, photography, crafts, body expression, flamenco, and popular gastronomy. There will also be musical performances, choreographies, and cultural meetings open to all citizens.

The councilor has assured that more than 2,000 people are currently participating in municipal workshops aimed at the elderly, distributed in 98 courses developed in different centers and spaces around the city. These activities are coordinated by professionals and specialized monitors who support the participants in their daily lives, promoting healthy habits and socialization. "We are offering people the chance to leave their environment and break that barrier to meet peers with whom they can also have a rewarding experience," explained Cantos.

The Senior Week will also have the collaboration of numerous social entities, centers for active participation, universities for the elderly, and organizations dedicated to support and social inclusion. All of them work together to combat isolation and promote shared living and leisure spaces.

The activities will kick off on Tuesday the 26th at 6:00 PM. From Wednesday to Saturday, the evening program will run from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The Sunday 31 will feature the closing day with special performances and activities.

Cantos has especially thanked the involvement of associations, volunteers, family members, and participants who make this celebration possible, which has become one of the most important social gatherings for the elderly in the city.