Alicante’s regional professional bodies and APSA, an association dedicated to supporting people with varying abilities, hosted a daytime program on Wednesday, October 26, at Plaza de Gabriel Miró in Alicante. The Aula Activa initiative stands as a landmark project designed to improve the quality of life and slow the deterioration that can accompany aging for disabled seniors who have completed their working phase. It offers a daily resource that ensures health, well-being, and a higher standard of life for all participants each morning.
The event began at 19:00 with a string duet performance by Tangle Classic Fit. After short interventions by Emilio Vicedo and Nito Manero, leaders from the College of Architects and APSA, attendees enjoyed a concert presented by Mamboula Jazz Okra Group.
In addition to the musical program, the evening featured a guided tour of the Alicante Last Architecture Exhibition 2020-2021 at the same square, followed by a tasting experience curated by local culinary establishments. Guests savored offerings from Tapenot, Los Mejillones de Correos, César Anca, Plaza Canalla, Infraganti Pizza Bar, La Sastrería, La Taberna del Groumet, Enso Sushi, and Café Miró.
Several companies also lent their support to the initiative, including Porcelanosa, Gibeller, Erco, Asemas, Gestaser, Globalfinaz, Woha, Sorigue, and the Valencia Regional College of Architects and Valencian Society. Castellón joined as a sponsor, highlighting a collaborative effort across regional architectural and professional associations.
The best architectural projects of the latest period are showcased in Alicante
The display brings together recent architectural achievements from the region, offering attendees a comprehensive view of contemporary design trends, structural innovations, and urban revitalization efforts that shape Alicante today.
tickets
Tickets are available for €25. They can be purchased at the APSA headquarters located at Avda Salamanca 27 or through the College of Architects of Alicante’s website. An option to support the event through ES03 3058 2503 1327 2000 2733 Line Zero donations is also available for those unable to attend.
Group
The Mamboula Jazz Gumbo Band brings together the spirit of New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, with Caribbean rhythms. The repertoire blends rhythm and blues, swing, blues, and Afro-Caribbean traditions such as son montuno, rumba, mambo, calypso, and habanera. The ensemble, featuring artists from Spain, Cuba, and Venezuela, ranges from duos to octets and uses clarinet, voice, guitar, double bass, piano, and drums to deliver a vibrant, adaptable show.
Performers like Aitor Llorca, Loreta Sanchez, Joe Ott, Serafin Rubens, with collaborators Abel Figueedo and Alejandro Duque, present tunes including El Manisero, Siboney, Si Tu Vois Ma Mère, Autumn Leaves, Unforgettable, and Amazing Grace, among others.
APSA Association
Asociación APSA is a nonprofit organization focused on enhancing the quality of life for people with varying abilities across their lifespan. Since its founding in 1961, its primary aim has been to accompany and support users and their families, helping them strengthen autonomy and potential. The organization runs targeted programs to promote social and work inclusion, covering prevention, early care, education, health, housing, leisure, and employment. This event reflects APSA’s ongoing mission to foster inclusive communities and accessible cultural experiences for all residents and visitors.
In line with its broader advocacy, APSA collaborates with regional and national partners to create spaces where people of diverse abilities can participate fully in cultural life while pursuing personal and professional goals. The event in Alicante showcases the power of community partnerships in delivering meaningful programs that blend health, education, culture, and urban development.