The programming concludes this January 8 with the election and coronation of the queen, at the Ciro López stadium.
The newly inaugurated Municipal Administration, of Juan Carlos Muñoz Bravo, had a few days to organize, through the Civic Board, the traditional Pubenza Festivals, for which there was no budget, so it had to act with extreme diligence to obtain the resources. .
However, this festivity has developed positively and with massive attendance of the population to the different scheduled activities, such as the parade of floats and troupes, the popular tablados, sporting events, the parade of cars, motorcycles and old bicycles, the super concert at the Ciro López stadium, on January 7, which was attended by around 25 thousand people, in addition to the presentation of the queens of Las Fiestas de Pubenza, whose coronation will take place this January 8, at 6:00 pm , at the Ciro López stadium.
On that large stage that, according to what they say, had never been filled, for more than eight hours, attendees enjoyed a great show. Felipe González, the Binomio de Oro, the Lebron and Ñejo Brothers, fulfilled Popayán with the best of their repertoires.
The mayor of Popayán, Juan Carlos Muñoz Bravo, thanked the Payaneses for their massive participation in the Festival events and reiterated his commitment to the inhabitants of the municipality to recover Popayán, starting with its cultural traditions.
“It has been a great effort on the part of the Administration to achieve Festivals of this category in such a short time, but we are satisfied with the result, committed to continuing working to offer the best to the people of Payanes,” he indicated.
Incidents were controlled
During the activities on January 7, as reported by the Secretary of Health of the Municipality, Gerardo Zúñiga, eight emergency referrals were registered to the different hospital centers in the city, with a diagnosis of skin wounds, trauma due to entrapment and mild head trauma. The referrals were not considered serious and were treated promptly.
For her part, the Secretary of Transit and Transportation, María Liliana Vargas, indicated that from January 5 to January 8, eight accidents were recorded, four simple and four with injuries. In addition, a hospital report was submitted of one (1) deceased in an accident that occurred in El Bordo -Cauca and transferred to Popayán.
The Secretary of Government, Consuelo Chantre, pointed out that, although some damage was recorded in the stadium to an entrance door and internal fences, everything was controlled by the Public Force and the personnel of the logistics operator without any incidents of crime. gravity. More than 200 people were part of the control group in the stadium.
For the activities of this January 8, measures were maintained to control possible incidents.
Parade of old cars, motorcycles and bicycles.
The streets were filled with nostalgia during the journey from the La Chirimía roundabout to the Campanario shopping center with the parade of cars, motorcycles and old bicycles. More than 150 participants proudly exhibited their classic vehicles, taking the people of Payanes on a journey through time.
Traditional cuisines
The authentic flavors of the region came to life in the exhibition of traditional cuisines at the Ciro López stadium. Masters, culinary men and women delighted the citizens with their skill in preparing typical dishes, offering attendees a unique gastronomic experience.
The furry ones dress up for the Pubenza Festival.
At the Terra Plaza shopping center, the pets had their moment in the spotlight in a costume parade. Owners and furry children participated in contests, skill demonstrations and interactive activities, highlighting the love for animals.
Queens of Pubenza swimsuit parade.
These four days of the traditional 2024 edition Festivals close, with the election and coronation of the queen of Pubenza, at the Ciro López stadium, starting at 6:00 pm Beauty and elegance have been the protagonists in the parade of queens in swimsuit at the Ciro López stadium. The representatives of the city’s communes paraded with grace and confidence, adding a touch of glamor and color to the event, while transmitting a message of self-confidence and empowerment.
Youth platform.
The young people vibrated with the rock concert. Local, regional and national bands, such as Cuervo Azul, Cálmese Banda Brava and Sátira, made the audience dance at the Arcada La Herrería.