The mountain rice has been the great incentive of the 48th edition of the Escaldes-Engordany Parish Festivalwho lives today the central day of the celebration in the middle of a festive atmosphere, family and belonging to a community that goes administratively emancipated almost half a century ago with respect to Andorra la Vella. This year the common has planned to distribute more than 1,200 servings of ricea figure similar to last year although the figure may be higher with last-minute ticket purchases.
On the division process with the capital of the principality, the consul major of the municipality of Escaldes, Rosa Giliemphasized that “the most vindictive of the scaldens fought for the separation, and added that “It is a matter of pride” to celebrate this festival as a representative of the citizens. In addition, the consul recalled that it is a day that generates excitement among the people of Caldera because it is a festive day with a lot of participation and “that is to be appreciated”.
