Nativity scenes, zambombas, and children's activities feature in the 'Christmas Among Neighbors' program in San Pedro

The Marbella City Council, through the San Pedro Alcántara Deputy Mayor's Office and the Citizen Participation Department, has presented the program '... Christmas among Neighbors', which will run until December 21. This initiative, coordinated alongside local associations, aims to promote traditions, strengthen community ties, and invigorate neighborhoods and includes seven main activities, as well as excursions and meetings organized with groups. The deputy mayor of San Pedro, Javier García, highlighted the importance of continuous collaboration between the Municipality and the local community of San Pedro and emphasized that this cooperation "is not only realized in organizing events but also in municipal support to promote activities throughout the year."

The council member emphasized that Christmas "will be especially active" and thanked the involvement of the associations from Plaza de la Libertad, La Constitución, Fuente Nueva, and El Ingenio, which "represent numerous residents of San Pedro Alcántara." On his part, the Councilor for Citizen Participation, Enrique Rodríguez, who noted that the purpose of this program "is to foster neighborhood meeting spaces," recalled that some initiatives have already been held, such as the joint excursion to Rute, Mollina, and Málaga, as well as the 'Cinema among Neighbors' sessions, where each group can choose a movie, date, and time within the Christmas period.

Nativity scene, inflatable castles, zambomba

During the presentation, the representative from the El Cruce Association, Estrella García, reported that her group will start the program today with the opening of their handcrafted Nativity scene, which has been expanded this year thanks to the collaboration of partners and neighbors, followed by serving hot chocolate with churros in Plaza de la Libertad.

She also announced that there will be a children's party on December 13, featuring inflatable castles and performances, as well as a visit from Santa Claus on the 18th to collect letters from the children. On the 20th, they will also hold their traditional zambomba, with live music, distribution of pestiños made by volunteers, and a neighborhood gathering to sing Christmas carols.

Musical theater, churros, Santa Claus...

The spokesperson for the Arcos Blanco Association, María Rodríguez, mentioned that the main activity will be on December 19, where they will present a musical theater performed by children from the group, who will participate in the narrative, dance, and scenography. The day will also include hot chocolate with churros, children's entertainment, and a visit from Santa Claus.

Finally, the representative of the Julio Romero de Torres Association, Daniel Díaz, announced that on December 8 they will inaugurate their nativity scene at the Ingenio headquarters. Additionally, on the 21st, they will celebrate a zambomba, featuring musical groups, the classical ballet school, and the 'Ven y Baila' academy. The party will include hot chocolate with churros and the presence of Santa Claus, and will continue into the afternoon with performances and activities open to all neighbors.