The Padre Claret Neighborhood Association of Altavista celebrates the 45th Anniversary of its founding. For this reason, the board of directors, chaired by Mari Carmen Santacruz, organized a series of events for the enjoyment of members, neighbors and the general public.
This anniversary has featured different performances throughout the week, such as those of the "Al-Andalus Entre Alisios y Levante" Rociero Choir, children's entertainment, dancing with José Domingo, and there was also theater with the group "Raíces y Rama" who staged the play "Patio de Vecinos."
Saturday night ended with the festivities with the "Meeting of Confraternization" and the closing with the blessing of the graphic of San Antonio María Claret and the facilities of the Neighborhood Association by the parish priest of Altavista, Nicanor Bermúdez. Immediately afterwards, the attending public enjoyed an exquisite meal, ending the day with a lively dance enlivened by the Parranda Son del Norte, where everyone enjoyed singing and dancing, putting the finishing touch to the events of the 45th Anniversary of the Padre Claret Neighborhood Association of Altavista
Historical Data
The building of the Neighborhood Association is located on the land donated by Librada Díaz Suárez next to the church and was built under the direction of the neighbor and president Fernando Pérez Padrón, who had the collaboration of all the members. Members who were summoned in the morning on Saturdays and Sundays and if they missed the appointment without justifying the reason, they had to contribute 1,000 pesetas, which were deposited in the Association's current account for the purchase of the necessary material. Thus, with much enthusiasm, desire and work, the members and neighbors of Altavista saw their dreams come true with a magnificent two-story building where cultural and festive activities began to be celebrated, some exclusively for the members and others with open doors for the general public.
