The artwork, signed under the EduArtGranada label, has captured the essence of Granadan culture, receiving an excellent reception. The design centers on a Manila shawl embroidered with Nazari motifs and elements from Fajalauza ceramics, the most representative craftsmanship of Granada.
One of the most striking details is the shawl's embroidery, which incorporates the Cervezas Alhambra logo, a Nazari lattice holding the Vase of the Gazelles, an emblematic piece of the Alhambra. This vase, in turn, integrates a key that evokes the one on the Gate of Justice in the Alhambra, a symbol of Granada's 2031 candidacy.
The poster also features a floral arrangement of carnations, pomegranates, and orange blossoms, framing the central cross, the emblem of the celebration. At the heart of the cross is the pomegranate, the city's symbol. On the sides, two peacocks pay homage to those of the Carmen de los Mártires and to Fajalauza ceramics.
A curious element is the zero in the year 2026, represented by the iconic apple ('pero') with scissors stuck in it, a tradition to ward off negative criticism. The author explained that the overall composition symbolizes a shawl falling over Granada, with a view suggesting the perspective from the Silla del Moro, encompassing the Alhambra and the Albaicín, as a tribute to local textile craftsmanship and heritage.
The celebration of the Day of the Cross will take place on May 2nd and 3rd, with 50 crosses participating in the competition, expecting a large influx of residents and visitors to the city's streets and squares.
