The protocol signing took place in the rector's office, with the participation of Amparo Navarro Faure, rector of the UA, and Josep Amand Tomás Vallejos, president of the Séneca-Autobuses Hoguera. This agreement continues the relationship between both entities, which the rector described as "the result of a beautiful friendship".
Navarro recalled the success of the accessible hoguera project, which allowed progress in eliminating barriers and inclusive participation. She expressed her satisfaction with the initiative's continuity, stating, "we hope this initiative continues to grow." For his part, Josep Amand Tomás Vallejos thanked the University for its collaboration and highlighted the pleasure of participating in "accessibility and dissemination initiatives".
The agreement establishes a stable framework for carrying out activities of common interest, such as seminars, courses, promoting training, and developing research. Specifically, collaboration will focus on actions aimed at improving accessibility and inclusion in the Fogueres festival.
Also attending the event were, from the UA, the Vice-Rector for Culture, Sport, and University Extension, Catalina Iliescu, and the Secretary-Director of the Social Council, Ester Algarra. Representing the Séneca-Autobuses Hoguera were its vice-president, Miguel Ángel Company, and deputy president, José Luis Huélamo.
With this agreement, the UA and the Hoguera consolidate a line of collaboration that links culture, knowledge, and social commitment, aiming to build more accessible and inclusive Alicante festivities.
