Two years later, Chana’s popular festivals are back. The coronavirus deprived one the most important neighborhoods in Granada, preventing it from being able to celebrate its celebrations in 2020 and 2021. However, the improvements made thanks to vaccines and control of the pandemic allowed its return this season. It won’t be a mere return. The organization is excited about the celebrations, which will begin on Thursday, June 23rd and last until Sunday, the 26th.
Jose Fernandez, president, of the La Chana Neighborhood Association acknowledges that financial resources are limited and has had to work hard to put on the most decent celebrations possible. He also explains to IDEAL that there will be everything this year: urban art, battles of rappers, swings and music, and the classic proclamation. “These are difficult times and it is important for all neighbors to take part because they are important.
There will be extensive programming for all ages, including activities for children and adults. However, there won’t be a fireworks display this year. This is in solidarity with people who might be sensitive to the sound of fireworks as well as animals. The flamenco program, which is a common feature at neighborhood parties, will not be held until later in order to give it more significance, but “in a few weeks.”
Jose Fernandez
President of La Chana’s neighborhood association
You can also enjoy the swings at Bulevar De Las Perlas fairgrounds. There will also be many activities between June 23 and 26. Below is a list of all the program details.
-9:00 AM: Day of Urban Painting in the Plaza de la Paz & the Jose Tamayo Theater
Performance by rappers at Plaza de Huescar, 7:00 p.m.
-9:30 p.m. : Proclamation at the Las Perlas Boulevard fairgrounds of the Fiestas by the Juan XXIII de Chana Center students and teachers with a musical performance from the IES Severo Ochoa flamenco group
-23:00 Hours: Music softened by a DJ
Thursday will be Swing Day. Tickets for the fairgrounds swings will be cheaper than usual.
-9:30 p.m. : Live music at the fairgrounds
-11:00 PM: Urban music concert by the duo Pepe: Vizio.
-01:00 Hours: DJ session, disco and music for everyone
From 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Day without a Car in Sagrada Familia Street with many activities for children and adult.
-2:30 p.m. : Paella to coexist with the football tournament at the Las Perlas Boulevard Fairgrounds stand.
-9:30 p.m. : Live music at the fairgrounds
Music enlivened and performed by Baraka at -10:30 p.m. Music for all ages and DJ session
-12:30pm: Foam party by Civil Protection at the Bulevar De Las Perlas Fairgrounds
Popular paella served at the Las Perlas Boulevard fairground booth from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
-7:30 PM: Afternoon of coexistence for the older people in Plaza de Huescar, with monologues or musical performances.
-21:00: Urban music concert with El Plata, an artist hailing from the Chana neighbourhood, to conclude the festivities