MARQ kicks off its children's Christmas activities programme this afternoon with the traditional tree lighting.

 

 

 

 

     The Archaeological Museum of Alicante hosts this evening from 18:00 hours onwards its traditional Christmas tree lighting partyafter inclement weather made it impossible to hold the event last Friday. The deputy for Culture and Education, César Augusto Asenciowill participate in this event which includes family games and children's workshops where children will have fun while making wreaths and mistletoe decorations to hang on the front door. In addition, everyone will be able to write their letter to the Three Wise Men, deposit their coins in the Wishing Well or taste chestnuts.

         After today, the programme of activities planned by the MARQ for these special dates will continue. until Thursday 5 January with proposals such as a craft market in the gardens of the museum, which can be visited during opening hours. from 11:00 to 23:00 hours. Solidarity will also be present in these days through a space to collect non-perishable foodwhich will then be given to the most needy families.

     The special Christmas calendar also offers youngsters the chance to enjoy and learn through a series of activities and events. theatre plays which will be performed on 27th -'Diversa'-, 28th -'Cuenta Conmigo'-, 29th -'Juglamos'- and 30th December -'Una merienda de cuentos'- at 12:30 p.m. in the museum. The entry will be free of charge in exchange for food and will be limited to the capacity of the hall.

    The visits of Father Christmas and the Royal Mailmanthelive music concertsthe face painting workshopsthe storytellingthe magicthe puppetsthe stiltsthe jugglingthe fakir fire shows or the SOAP BUBBLES giant are other of the many proposals that the centre has programmed.

      In addition, the MARQ will be present from 23 to 31 December at the Children and Youth Leisure Fair EXPONADALThe exhibition will be held at IFA, where it will carry out various workshops, games and entertainment activities related to the exhibitions currently on display at the museum.

 

MARQ SCHEDULE

Tuesday to Friday

From 10:00 to 19:00h.

Saturdays

From 10:00 to 20:30h.

Sundays

From 10:00 to 14:00h.

24 and 31 December and 5 January

From 10:00 to 14:00h.

Monday

CLOSED

25 December, 1 and 6 January

CLOSED

 

 

 

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