This initiative, driven by the neighborhood's residents' association and its associative and business fabric, will turn various spaces into stages for culture, diversity, and coexistence, coinciding with Pride Week. The festival kicks off on June 20 with a public presentation at Lemon Rock.
The program includes events like 'Conversations in Boquerón' at Casa Zayas on June 22, focusing on diversity and inclusion. One talk will address 'Coming Out at Work,' featuring professionals from communication and technology sectors, moderated by journalist Getly Diana Hidalgo Arce.
Another scheduled dialogue is 'Inclusive Places, Safe Places,' taking place on June 24 at Hotel Santa Paula. It will feature artists and cultural producers such as Amparo Sánchez, Óscar Contreras, and Alexander Garvin, also moderated by Getly Diana Hidalgo Arce.
In addition to discussions, the festival will offer musical, participatory, and theatrical performances in different parts of the neighborhood. Notably, the street theater play 'Love, Love, Olé' by the Animasur company will be staged in Plaza del Boquerón on San Juan's Night.
One of the new features is the '7 Deadly Sins' gastronomic route, designed in collaboration with local establishments. Several neighborhood venues will present creations inspired by the seven deadly sins, thereby promoting local players.
The Councilor for Culture of the Granada City Council, Jorge Saavedra, highlighted that the festival "reinforces citizen participation and values the European principles of dialogue, diversity, and coexistence." He noted that such initiatives are "a fundamental axis" for the city's aspiration to become European Capital of Culture 2031.
Lola Jiménez, director of Hotel AC Santa Paula, emphasized the project's aim to "add to the work of collectives that make Granada a more open and diverse city." Meanwhile, Domingo Santiago, representative of the Boquerón Neighborhood Association, stressed the desire to "develop cultural activities in the neighborhood to make it a benchmark."
