Raúl Domínguez, the councillor for tourism in Arnedo, has announced the upcoming XXXVII Cultural Week dedicated to natural sciences, which will run from 2 to 9 November. This year's theme is 'CONSCIOUSNESS. Act today to save tomorrow.'
The event will focus on critical issues such as climate change, wildfire prevention, sustainable water management, and biodiversity conservation. The programme will feature a mix of lectures, film screenings, children's activities, workshops, and opportunities to explore the local natural heritage.
Key events during the week
The Cultural Week will commence on 2 November at 19:30 in the Casa de Cultura with a video forum screening the second episode of the documentary series HOPE! We are on time, titled The power of two words: What if?. This event, moderated by Alfonso Lacuesta, President of the Regenerative and Resilient Food Culture Association, is also part of the Month of Conscious Eating.
A highlight of the week will be a debate on 'The impact of climate change in the Cidacos Valley', scheduled for 4 November at 19:30 in the Casa de Cultura. The discussion will feature Carlos Muro and Héctor Alonso from the La Rioja Government's Environment Department, Miguel Ángel Argáiz from Ecologists of the Cidacos Valley, and representatives from Ecologists in Action. Topics will include the effects of climate change on the region, wildfire prevention, forest management, biodiversity conservation, and water resources.
Film screenings and workshops
On 5 November at 20:30, the Teatro Cervantes will host a screening of the Chinese film Living the Earth (2025), which tells the story of a ten-year-old boy named Chuang raised by his family in his hometown while his parents work in the city. Tickets are available at the Teatro Cervantes box office and online.
The children's programme will kick off on 6 November at 17:00 in the Nuevo Cinema with a screening of the animated film WALL-E, which encourages reflection on consumption and waste accumulation.
A GeoRoute to the Monte de Turruncún will take place on 7 November at 10:00, providing insights into its natural characteristics and traditional uses. Later that day, at 17:30, a children's workshop on mapping invasive species in Arnedo will be held.
Final events and community involvement
On 8 November, the Teatro Cervantes will host the traditional exhibition of mushrooms, fungi, and pumpkins from 11:00, followed by a tasting session at 11:30. Additionally, an adult workshop on creating natural cosmetics will be conducted by Iosune Pampliega, with limited spaces available for registration.
The week will conclude with the awards ceremony for the II Children's Collage Competition, featuring works made from natural or recycled materials by local primary school students. Furthermore, a community cleanup event titled '1m2 against litter' will take place on the same day, focusing on cleaning the Cidacos River area.
