In the first meeting of the Department of Festivities, chaired by the Councilor for the Area, Diego Rodríguez, with the Association of Peñas (Clubs), including the Association’s president, Raúl Domínguez, and the Carnival King, Serafín Delgado, along with the rest of the association’s board of directors and representatives of the carnival clubs. The meeting discussed several points, the main one being the possible celebration of the next Carnival festivities in 2022. These festivities will be held from Friday, February 25th to Sunday, March 6th.

The decision to hold Carnival was made after a vote among those present, who unanimously voted in favor. This decision was always based on a sense of responsibility, as this celebration will be subject to current health regulations, depending on the evolution of the pandemic, and with the appropriate limitations.

A long-awaited carnival

As Diego Rodríguez and Raúl Dominguez explain, “This is a highly anticipated Carnival for the people of Miguelturra. At the very least, all prizes, expenses, and the club agreements from 2020 will be maintained”.

While it is true, the council member continues, events will have to be adjusted to comply with health regulations. Capacity restrictions, adaptation of some emblematic events, and the reinvention or modification of many traditional events will be necessary.

But what is certain “is that the residents of Miguelturra can now start making their new costumes for the next Carnival 2022”, concludes Diego Rodríguez.