Marbella prepares a diverse and comprehensive program for Hispanic Day

The City Council has prepared a comprehensive program, in collaboration with various municipal departments, aimed at commemorating Hispanic Day on the upcoming October 12, from different perspectives. The Councilor for Citizen Participation, Enrique Rodríguez, emphasized the desire for "Marbella to intensely experience the National Festival, providing activities for both residents and visitors to participate in, from the flag raising to historical lectures or the multicultural festival."

In this regard, he explained that between October 8 and 11, over 500 Spanish flags will be distributed for free, which can be collected at the Tourism offices at Plaza de los Naranjos, La Fontanilla, and San Pedro Alcántara, as well as at the district offices of Nueva Andalucía, Las Chapas, and the Citizen Participation delegation itself, at 10 Jacinto Benavente Street. Additionally, more than 120 flags and banners will be installed on various streets and spaces, which will be displayed throughout the week, the councilor indicated. "We want the colors of Spain to also adorn the balconies of the residents as a way to share pride and show unity," he pointed out.

Rodríguez specified that on Sunday, October 12, the day will begin at 10:00 AM with the solemn raising of the national flag at the roundabout of Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe with Ashmawi, the largest in the municipality, measuring 75 square meters, conducted by the Local Police and accompanied by the national anthem performed by the Municipal Band.

Subsequently, the City Council will join the events organized by the Civil Guard in honor of their patron saint, the Virgin of Pilar, which will include, starting at 11:00 AM, a mass at the Church of the Incarnation and the institutional act at the Barracks in Plaza de Leganitos. In the afternoon, the Vázquez Clavel Neighborhood Association will organize the procession of the Virgin of Pilar, which will start at 7:00 PM from the Incarnation to tour the historic center until reaching her chapel on Reino de Aragón Street, as part of the Pilar-Miraflores neighborhood festivities, taking place from October 9 to 12.

Lectures and Popular Celebration

The program is rounded off with a series of lectures on scientific expeditions in Latin America, organized by the Culture department at the Real Hospital de la Misericordia. On October 6, the lecture 'Malaspina: a voyage around the world in the name of science' will be offered, on October 7 'The Humboldt expedition to Spanish America' will be discussed, and on October 8 it will conclude with 'The smallpox vaccine: the philanthropic expedition of Balmis overseas'. Additionally, from October 10 to 13, the Hispanic Festival will be held at Parque de la Represa, featuring performances and cuisine from Spain and Latin American countries, organized by the Foreign Residents department.

The municipal delegate highlighted that "this programming is the result of the collaboration of different departments, reflecting the open and comprehensive nature" of this commemoration. "From all areas, we have sought to highlight the significance of October 12, combining history, culture, and popular celebration," added the councilor, who encouraged residents "to participate in the events, to decorate their homes with the flag, and to share together a week in which Marbella will proudly live Hispanic Day and the National Festival."