cultural exchange
Estepona’s Third Edition of Cultural Exchange Program to Begin with International Festivities
The Estepona City Council is set to kick off the third edition of the ‘Compartiendo Culturas’ project, a municipal initiative designed to foster integration, mutual understanding, and peaceful coexistence among the diverse nationalities residing in the city. With a population boasting 135 different nationalities, accounting for about 32 percent of the total registered residents, the…
Estepona’s Mayor Collaborates with Paraguay’s Consul on Enhancing Community Participation
A productive meeting was conducted to strategize actions that will enhance the involvement of the Paraguayan community in Estepona. The Mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano, met with the Consul General of Paraguay in Malaga, María Soledad Saldívar, to develop initiatives that will further engage the Paraguayan residents in the city. Also present at…
The Estepona Meeting: Strengthening International Cooperation
Taking place on April 16, the upcoming event organized by the City Council and the Consular Corps of Malaga will gather diplomatic representatives from around thirty countries with consular presence in the province. This meeting in Estepona will mark a significant milestone, boasting the largest attendance of diplomatic representatives in Andalusia to date, coinciding with…
Erasmus students join Flamenco Workshop in Estepona
A Flamenco Workshop will bring together French students from the Erasmus program and singing students from the Academy ‘El Patio, Aprende a Cantar’ at the Padre Manuel Cultural Center. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 at 6:00 pm, is organized by IES Monterroso in collaboration with the City Council. Ana Fargas, a renowned singer,…
Estepona City Council Honored for Promoting Social Inclusion of Foreign Residents
The Estepona City Council has been awarded the prestigious Joan Hunt prize by the Provincial Council of Malaga and the CUDECA Foundation for their ‘Sharing Cultures’ initiative. This program, launched last year, aims to foster cultural exchange among the 135 nationalities residing in the city. Mayor José María García Urbano expressed gratitude for the recognition,…
Estepona Town Hall hosts the ‘Festival of Arab Culture’ this Saturday with music, food, and crafts
As part of the ‘Sharing Cultures’ program, Estepona Town Hall is organizing the ‘Festival of Arab Culture’ on Saturday, September 13, at Avenida España. The event aims to foster cultural exchange among the diverse nationalities residing in the city. Deputy mayor of the Extraradio area, Begoña Ortíz, highlighted the importance of such activities in promoting…
Advancing in the Twinning: Mayor’s Visit to Brno Strengthens Ties with Estepona
José María García Urbano, the mayor, is currently on an official visit to the Czech city of Brno in order to further strengthen the twinning relationship with Estepona. Following a previous visit by Czech authorities to Estepona in April, the mayor vowed to engage with this municipality that has similar goals and challenges to the…
Estepona to Host National Pilgrimage of Brotherhoods of the Vera Cruz
The organization of the brotherhood in Estepona, in collaboration with the City Council, has arranged for the XL National Pilgrimage of Brotherhoods and Confraternities of the Vera Cruz, as well as the XXVII Meeting of Young Crusaders, to take place from September 26 to 28. Estepona is set to welcome brotherhoods from all corners of…
Estepona City Council plans a series of events to celebrate the Day of International Residents
On Saturday, April 26, from 12.00 to 20.00 hours, the celebration will take place at Calvario Park. More than twenty stands from different countries will showcase their gastronomy, crafts, and traditions. The goal of this annual event is to promote unity and cultural exchange among the diverse community of Estepona. Attendees will have the chance…