The event was created to capture the spirit of the traditional Neighborhood Festival and become an annual gathering for the neighborhood movement and everyone who lives in and helps build the city from its neighborhoods. There will be well-known names on stage, but also stories that reflect community life. In this first edition, FABZ will recognize the Neighborhood Associations of El Príncipe and Sidi Embarek in Ceuta, the residents of Esperanza Street in Torrero and Zaragoza’s Tenants’ Union.
Three recognitions and three different reasons that ultimately share the same common thread: defending the community. The Ceuta associations will be honored for their response to the humanitarian crisis and their work promoting social cohesion and intercultural coexistence; the residents of Esperanza Street, for defending public space as a place to meet through initiatives such as their outdoor dinners; and the Tenants’ Union, for defending the right to housing and protecting residents from speculation.
Saturday’s event also takes place during a weekend especially linked to the district’s neighborhood movement. On Sunday, September 20, a new edition of the Bajada del Canal will be held, once again calling for the recovery of the banks of the Imperial Canal as a green space and climate refuge for Torrero, La Paz and San José.
FULL PROGRAM FOR THE ORGULLO DE BARRIO FESTIVAL
6 p.m. Performance by Ixeya, an Aragonese rural folk duo. 7 p.m. Performance by dancer and Zaragoza artist Salvador Gabarre "El Chapi." 8 p.m. Central "Orgullo de Barrio" Tribute Ceremony and presentation of the recognitions for this first edition. 8:30 p.m. Performance by Jambass, a women’s jam collective and project. 9:30 p.m. Tavern music with Bladimir Ros, guitars and ironic, raw lyrics. 10:30 p.m. Sabotage and Salsa en el Solar will bring the day to a close.
