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Cadiz Carnival Plans Future: Separate Galas and Gran Teatro Falla Visits

The Cadiz City Council and carnival groups meet to discuss improvements and present initiatives like the 'Conociendo el templo' project.

Generic image of a carnival celebration with confetti and lights.
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Generic image of a carnival celebration with confetti and lights.

The Cadiz City Council and carnival collectives have held their first Participation Councils since the last edition, reviewing the COAC and discussing proposals to enhance the street festivities.

The Carnival Participation Councils have become an essential forum for dialogue between the Cadiz City Council and the various groups involved in organizing the festival. This Thursday, the first meetings took place since the recent Carnival edition, focusing on the Official Carnival Group Contest (COAC) and the street celebrations.
The mayor of Cadiz, Bruno García, accompanied by the deputy mayor for Festivities, Beatriz Gandullo, presided over these meetings held in the Government Board Room of the Cadiz City Council. The session dedicated to the COAC was attended by representatives from the municipal groups of the PSOE and Adelante Izquierda Gaditana, as well as various associations of choristers, comparsistas, cuarteteros, chirigoteros, the youth groups (cantera), Cadiz, woman and Carnival, the honorary assembly of Antifaces de Oro, the Carnival Culture Classroom, and the Carnival Artisans association.
During this initial meeting, a review of the last contest was conducted, which was marked by exceptional circumstances such as the cancellation of two sessions due to the Adamuz railway accident and a storm. These interruptions necessitated rescheduling sessions, decisions that were made with the active participation of all COAC collectives. Furthermore, planning for the next edition began, with the final scheduled for February 5, aiming to agree on key dates before summer.
The deputy mayor for Festivities and Carnival, Beatriz Gandullo, presented several initiatives stemming from proposals by the collectives. Notably, the delivery of the Antifaces de Oro awards will be moved to a date before the start of the Carnival. It was also announced that the award ceremonies for youth groups and adults will be separated, ensuring each category has its own distinct gala.
One of the most prominent new initiatives is the 'Conociendo el templo' (Knowing the Temple) project, promoted by the City Council in collaboration with the Youth Group Association and the Authors' Association. This program is aimed at children participating in the festival and will consist of guided tours of 45-60 minutes at the Gran Teatro Falla. Participants will explore the lobby, stalls, backstage, dressing rooms, go onto the stage, and visit the gallery.
The visits will take place on December 20, 26, and 27, serving a dual purpose: promoting the emotional well-being of young artists and fostering cultural and heritage knowledge. The program seeks to reduce stage anxiety, promote the culture and history of Cadiz, encourage respect for the tangible and intangible heritage of the festival, strengthen a sense of belonging to the festival and the city, and create a positive and formative memory, detached from competitive pressure.
Subsequently, the Street Festival Participation Council was held, attended by representatives from the Provincial Federation of Cadiz Peñas, associations of comparsas, chirigotas, choirs, cuartetos, and youth groups, in addition to municipal groups from the PSOE and Adelante Izquierda Gaditana. This meeting reviewed the past Carnival and discussed potential improvements for the next edition.

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