The municipality of Burjassot will dedicate Thursday, October 1st, to its senior citizens, coinciding with the celebration of the International Day of Older Persons. This day aims to recognize the fundamental role they play in families and in the social life of the town, highlighting their daily contributions.
The Department of Seniors of the Burjassot City Council, headed by Mª Ángeles Navarro Banacloy, has designed a specific program for this occasion. Activities will commence on September 23rd with an information booth at the City Hall entrance, offering relevant details for seniors, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
On September 25th, at 5:30 PM, the Tierno Galván Community Center will host a joint afternoon organized by the La Granja and Tierno Galván community centers. The event will feature a poetry recital and various dance exhibitions, including line dancing, sevillanas, and Spanish song. Attendance requires a ticket, available from September 8th, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, at the administrative offices of the Tierno Galván and La Granja centers, until capacity is reached.
The program will culminate on October 1st, Seniors' Day, with a dance afternoon at the Villa del Pilar Community Center, starting at 5:00 PM. Entry to this event will be free until the venue is full.
The International Day of Older Persons has been celebrated annually on October 1st since its proclamation by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990. The commemoration seeks to promote the active participation of older adults, ensure their rights, and guarantee dignified, active, and fully integrated aging within the community.
