The singer from Malaga Diane Navarro turned on the Christmas lights of Malaga this Friday accompanied by thousands of people in the emblematic Larios street of the capital of Malaga.
Amid applause and a festive atmosphere, locals and tourists filled this central street to witness the event first-hand. start of lighting and the ensuing light and music show, which has already become an emblem of Christmas in Malaga.
During the inauguration, during which he was recalled and honored to the victims of dana, Diana Navarro highlighted how “hospitable” and “supportive” her hometown is before performing a moving version of the Valencia anthem.
“Today our thoughts are once again with those who are suffering and all those affected by Dana. That’s why we want this Anthem of Valencia inspire us all and be our tribute full of encouragement and affection for all families”, declared the singer during this event chaired by the Mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre, and the Councilor of Operational Services and Holidays, Teresa Porras.
On a stage with the port of Malaga in the background and Larios street in front full of people, the Gospel choir, Accompanied by the piano of Javier Tapia and the voice of Diana Navarro, he sang the moving anthem of Valencia in honor of the victims of the Dana.
Right after, the singer from Malaga performed the Christmas carol ‘will shine” while the images of the video clip recorded in Malaga were projected.
A few minutes after seven in the afternoon and before the eager gaze of thousands of people, Navarro pressed the power button that marked the start of Christmas in Malaga.
After the applause and the flashes of spectators’ cell phones, a musical show in which the lights of Larios Street danced to the rhythm of “Jingle Bell”, “El burrito sabanero” by David Bisbal, a Christmas medley and Mariah Carey’s song “All Want for Christmas is you”.
Lights
A total of 2.7 million LED light points Starting this Friday, they will light up the streets and roundabouts of Malaga, where there are more than 500 Christmas illuminated roads. Concretely, only in the historic center and in the emblematic districts of the city, 80 streets are decorated for these festivities.
Some of the reasons for Christmas theme The city is decorated with 143 trees, 285 arches, 43 ground figures, 44 lamp post motifs, 590 group motifs and 6 panels.
According to the Town Hall, although they used half a million more lights this year than last Christmas, they maintain their commitment “in favor of sustainable energy“. As they indicated, the 2.7 million LED points that will decorate the city during the 39 days that the Christmas lighting will last will cost approximately 18,200 euros.
As for the schedules lighting, Christmas lights will be switched on between 6:30 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. However, on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and the eve of public holidays, it will be extended until 2 a.m. On December 24 and 31, they will be open until 6:00 a.m.
Light pollution
As a novelty, this year the decoration with patterns made with Ecogreenluxwhich reduces light pollution by 93% and saves up to 60% energy. In addition, Christmas designs made with this technology not only light up at night, but also decorate during the day without being illuminated. Since this Friday, all the streets perpendicular to Larios Street have displayed Christmas light elements that integrate this new technology.
In addition, this year, for the first time, the trees of the Paseo del Parque were illuminated and all the lighting in this place was reinforced by seven additional arches. It was also published a audiovisual projection on the facade of Malaga town hall.
On the other hand, the Alameda has the same lighting system that simulates a type of forest with the aim of enhance the splendor of the ficus. Additionally, five light elements have been placed on the sides where passers-by can take photos.
Among the decorative elements that return to Christmas 2024 in Malaga are the luminous figures of the Three Wise Men, which will be located at the entrance to the Alcazaba tunnel. In Echegaray Street there are pieces of angels with trumpets and the Plaza del Carbón shows colorful Christmas balls. which hang from golden ribbons. Additionally, in the Plaza de JerIn the name of Cuervo, at the Cervantes Theater there is a decorative tree made of gold and glitter.
