The La Cala Lions Club once again held its traditional Christmas charity party to raise funds for the association. The rain couldn’t spoil this now-traditional event, which featured a market, live performances, music, tuk tuk rides and a magical visit from Father Christmas.

Not even the rain could dampen the Lions’ party in La Butibamba Park. The celebration, which took place on Sunday 30th of November, brought together locals and visitors on a morning marked by a festive atmosphere, a Christmas market with traditional items, tastings of seasonal products, rides in the magical tuk tuk and the eagerly awaited visit from Father Christmas.

According to Lynne Armitage, a member of the La Cala Lions Club, “because of the weather, it feels like we’re in the UK, but we’re in La Cala. Despite this, we’re celebrating our Christmas party to raise funds. Everyone has got involved and we’re going to work hard and have fun. We have singers, a special batucada performance and lots of entertainment, as well as cake and cava tasting”.

From the Town Hall, the great work of this group was highlighted. The councillor Lourdes Burgos (PP) attended the event to support the club. “They work all year round and are always helping others. In Mijas, we are lucky to have associations like this one, which has been with us for many years and is mainly made up of members of the foreign community residing in Mijas. This is not just a Christmas event, it is primarily a show of solidarity. So what better way to do your shopping here at local businesses and help these groups?” 

 

There was also music, provided by the Espacio Drang batucada, and other artists who livened up the event. Despite the unsettled weather, the day was a great success. There was live music, performances by young talents and a charity barbecue which, together with cava and cake tasting, raised funds for charitable causes. This edition once again demonstrated the commitment and solidarity of the municipality, even in the rain. 

 

Cristina Carretera, a resident of La Línea, was visiting La Cala with a group of tourists and attended the market. “I really like Christmas and its spirit, so we found ourselves at the party in the park and here we are enjoying it”.

The Fuengirola Scout Club also attended the event with a stand to promote themselves and welcome new members. 

As always, the Lions were showing their solidarity, seeking the support of everyone, neighbours, residents and visitors, in order to raise funds for their various initiatives and showcasing their traditional way of celebrating.

 

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