The date for the celebration of the International Day of Older Persons in Ayora, originally observed on October 1st, has been rescheduled. The new date is Friday, October 16th, 2026. This decision was made as a precautionary measure following warnings and alerts for heavy rainfall in the province of Valencia on Thursday, October 1st.
The program of events includes a tribute at the Town Hall's Council Chamber at 12:00 PM to Don Francisco Ortiz Ávila, who will be appointed Mayor for a Day of Ayora. During this ceremony, the video “Mujeres de Ayora: referentes, cuidadoras y resilientes,” winner of the “Construyendo Municipios Igualitarios de la Comunitat Valenciana. Femigualtat, femcomunitat 2026” award, will be screened.
Subsequently, at 1:30 PM in the Plaza de la Glorieta, a free celebratory lunch will be held. Senior citizens interested in attending must register at the Ayora Town Hall's front desk, the Residence - Mixed Center, or the House of Culture. Dependent individuals may register an accompanying person. The deadline for registration is Friday, September 25th, at 12:00 PM.
During the lunch, a garlic-mortar competition will be organized for registered participants, limited to 15 people. Participants must bring their own mortar, as the ingredients will be provided by the Town Hall. Following the meal, a musical performance titled “Tarde de Copla” by Celia Mancebo will take place in the Glorieta.
