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Prado in the streets arrives in Alicante

Alicante mayor Luis Barcala says that this show, which is open until March 16, “not only brings art closer to people, but also enriches our cultural offering and sparks interest in painting.”

Today, in Alicante. “El Prado en las calles” (The Prado in the Streets), a show with 50 copies of works by the great painters, is coming to Alicante. The exhibition on Avenida de la Constitución was opened by the mayor, Luis Barcala, along with Pilar Tébar, who is the regional secretary of culture, and Jaime Alfonsín, who is the head of the Iberdrola España Foundation.

Barcala said, “For a month, the heart of the city turns into a spectacular open-air museum. This brings art closer to the people, enhances our cultural offering, sparks interest in painting through universal works, and encourages a deeper appreciation of the Prado Museum’s huge artistic heritage, which is a source of pride for all Spaniards.”

The mayor of Alicante has urged people to “go out into the streets to discover art, history, and the best of our valuable cultural heritage that we are lucky to be able to enjoy for a month.” He or she has also talked about the “informative and educational value” of this outdoor show.

Now, “El Prado en las calles” is a travelling show that is going to different areas of the Valencian Community. In honour of the art gallery’s 200th anniversary, the Museo Nacional del Prado and the Fundación Iberdrola are putting it together with help from the Ministry of Culture.

There are 50 life-size copies of works by famous artists like Velázquez, Goya, Rubens, Caravaggio, and more. There are also QR codes on each of the bilingual information panels that hold these copies that lead to more information about the past of the Prado Museum and its collections.

The regional secretary talked about “the success of this initiative, which gives people a one-of-a-kind chance to learn about some of the great works of art that are housed in the first Spanish art gallery up close and in detail.” Tébar also said that it was “an added incentive to the excellent cultural and tourist offer that the city of Alicante has to offer.”

The president of the Fundación Iberdrola España talked about how important the exhibition is, saying, “We bring art to the streets with these beautiful reproductions, and everyone who comes to see them will have an experience very similar to going to an art gallery.” The show is interesting and fun, and we can get close to the works to see all of their details.

Antonio Peral, who is the Councillor for Culture, Carlos Chaguaceda, who is in charge of communications at the Museo del Prado, and Fernando Pérez Suescun, who is in charge of the technical side of the general coordination of education at the Museo del Prado, all attended the opening ceremony. They then let the tour go on to see the most important schools of Western art, including Flemish, Italian, French, German, Dutch, and Spanish. There were also members of the local corporation there.

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The show is free for everyone to see until March 16. “Santa Bárbara,” a beautiful painting by the Flemish master Robert Campin, is featured in the catalogue for the show in Alicante. It is also a tribute to the Castle.

One of the 50 masterpieces on display is a copy of Velázquez’s “Los Borrachos” and “The Naked Maja.” Another is Goya’s “The Shootings of the Third of May” and “The Garden of Earthly Delights.” Still others are El Greco’s “The Gentleman with his Hand on his Chest” and “The Annunciation,” Fra Angelico’s “The Transit of the Virgin,” Titian’s “Charles V at the Battle of Mühlberg,” and Peter Bruegel “the Elder”‘s “The Triumph of Death.”

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New Consum stores are scheduled to open in Valencia in 2025

The following are the new stores that Consum will establish in the towns of Valencia:

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Massanassa

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Three of the stores that were acquired from Kuups last year have enabled the establishment of some of these new supermarkets. These have already been assigned an estimated opening date:

Massanassa (C/ Medi Ambient), which is scheduled to commence operations at the conclusion of May.
Alaquàs (Av. Blasco Ibáñez) and Aldaia (Av. Miguel Hernández) will launch under the Consum brand in the middle of the year.
Consum intends to maintain its pace of establishing 53 new supermarkets in 2025, including 18 of its own stores and 35 Charter stores, as well as to execute 31 renovations and expansions.

In 2024, Consum achieved revenues of €4,707.03 million, a 7.3% increase, and profits of €108.7 million, a 7.5% increase from the previous year. These figures substantiate the business model advocated by the Valencian cooperative, which is founded on price competitiveness, a diverse selection of leading brands without sacrificing the quality of its own brand, and a steadfast dedication to ensuring customer savings through discounts and gift vouchers. More than €62.2 million has been allocated to this initiative.

Antonio Rodríguez Lázaro, the CEO of Consum, stated that “these results are indicative of the dedication of our entire team, the confidence of our customers, and our capacity to adjust to change while maintaining our commitment to sustainability and innovation.”

It maintained its sixth position in the national classification of distribution companies by surface area throughout the year, increasing its market share by 0.1% to 4.7% of the national market. Nielsen reports that its market share by sales in its area of influence is 13.45%.

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The El Raso, Guardamar celebrates with a Tapas Route and concerts between May 15th and 17th

The programme for the third edition of the Guardamar del Segura City Council’s festivities has been unveiled in collaboration with the residents’ association of the El Raso Urbanisation, an area that is home to a significant number of international residents.

Between May 15th and 17th, the El Raso Urbanisation will commemorate its festivities with a Tapas Route and concerts. The festivities will take place on Thursday, May 15th and Friday, May 16th, and will feature an International Tapas Route featuring twelve establishments, which is two more than the previous year. María Venerdi, the Councillor for Festivals, has announced that participants will be able to experience tapas and a drink for 3.50 euros. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a drawing for a variety of rewards and vote for their preferred tapa on the “Tapaporte.” Last year’s edition saw the sale of over 7,000 tapas, as emphasised by the local organisers.

José Luis Sáez, the mayor of Guardamar, has emphasised the significance of “neighbourhoods becoming increasingly integrated into the dynamics of the municipality,” and he has noted that this event has “consolidated itself and become a great gastronomic celebration for the municipality.”

The city council will also offer a transport service that will travel to all participating venues in order to simplify the process of travelling.

Auditorio del Campo will host a grand celebration on Saturday, May 17th, commencing at 6 p.m. The event will feature a variety of musical groups, including the Costa Blanca Singers, who will serve as the opening act.

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Elche joins the national protests for Palestine on May 10th

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The initiative aims to denounce the situation in Gaza and Palestine as a whole, and to encourage citizens to demonstrate their solidarity and demand genuine action to halt the violence. The Elche Palestine Solidarity Committee extends an invitation to all individuals, irrespective of their gender or age, to participate in this collective demonstration.

As part of a coordinated campaign to increase awareness of the situation in Palestine and demand an end to the violence and occupation, this mobilisation is one of a series of demonstrations that have been organised in various cities throughout Spain.