The Padre María Claret Neighbors Association of Altavista, chaired by Mari Carmen Santacruz, has organized an intense weekend of activities to conclude the Festivities in honor of San Antonio María Claret, with the support of the Festival Department, led by the deputy mayor of Arrecife, Echedey Eugenio.
On Friday, starting at 7:30 PM, the III Altavista Talent Neighborhood Contest will take place, featuring performances by Fran Hernández, winner of the previous edition, singer Gabriela, and Cuban contortionist and dancer Reinier Afonso. At 10:00 PM, a DJ Battle will commence with Diego Díaz, Mike Cabrera, Elvin, and Pedro Díaz.
On Saturday, starting at 8:00 PM, the I Altavista Voices Encounter will be held, featuring comedian Matías Alonso. On Sunday, the program will culminate with the Grand Artistic Gala, beginning at 8:00 PM with performances by Pepe Benavente and the Agrupación El Pavón de Tías, followed by fireworks.
The festivities, which began with the opening speech by educator Jesús Toledano, have also included children's workshops and games, traditional music groups, adult play-back shows, an exhibition of old photographs of the neighborhood, a bachata workshop taught by the Escuela Atlántico Dance Studio, and a performance by José Pitera, as well as the IV Altavista Dance and Movement Encounter with the participation of the schools Mt Dance, Atlántico Dance Studio, and Xtreme Up Dance.
