🥳IT'S FESTA MAJOR IN #lajonquera!!
We've prepared a full program of activities from September 5th to 11th🎉 check it out by clicking here
Friday, September 5
- Live broadcast of Hoy por Hoy from Cadena SER, hosted by Àngels Barceló, at the Exile Memorial Museum.
⏰ Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Limited seating.
- Parade with the Drummers and Stilt Walkers of the Albera.
- Roaming music with Trastok’ts Street Band and Correjonks, organized by the Youth Group of La Jonquera.
- Youth Night featuring Estoparte and DJ Cosmik.
Saturday, September 6
- Family circus workshop in the morning.
- 6:00 p.m.: Color foam party at Eugènia Lamarca Square.
- 7:00 p.m.: Theatre performance The Mothers with Carles Xuriguera and Fel Faixedas, at La Societat hall.
🎟️ Tickets at Can Laporta or at the door (if available).
- Night of correfocs with various fire groups, led by the Diables de l’Albera.
- Fireworks and concerts with La Wasa Corporation and Noctura.
Sunday, September 7
- Lace-makers gathering.
- Sardana dancing with Cobla Vila de La Jonquera.
- Musical night at Nova Square:
- Big Band Empordà.
- Quim Mandado (former singer of Sangtraït) in jazz style.
- La Ludwig Band as the main act.
🎉 Courtesy performance by Grup Tramuntana for its 80th anniversary.
Monday, September 8
- Wake-up call by the trabucaires.
- Solemn mass.
- Street games.
- 12:00 p.m.: Circus show POI by Cia. D’es Tro at 1 d’Octubre Square.
🎪 Featuring a 45 kg spinning top!
- Evening concert and dance with the Montgrins Orchestra.
Tuesday, September 9
- Talk: Arriate’s Emigration to La Jonquera.
- Book presentation: Yo fui Emigrante by Rosa Durán.
Wednesday, September 10
- Popular dinner by La Unió Jonquerenca Society.
🍽️ Limited seats and numbered seating.
🎟️ Tickets available at Can Laporta until September 5.
- Dance with the cover band Stop 80.
Thursday, September 11
- Tramuntana Cross-Border Trail (11.4 km), organized by Grup Tramuntana.
🏃♀️ Register at www.curses.cat or on-site.
- Closing of the Festa Major:
- Sardana dancing.
- Habaneras with Terra Endins.
- Cremat for everyone at Nova Square.