Since its opening at three in the afternoon, the venue has seen a significant influx of visitors, with inflatables being the main attraction. The space offered various activities, from scooter circuits to improvised football fields and structures for jumping and overcoming obstacles, distributed between the ground and first floors.
The organization managed queues more smoothly, addressing one of the main complaints from the previous edition, allowing children to enjoy activities almost without interruption. The ground floor focused on physical play, while the first floor offered quieter proposals, such as traditional games, painting areas, and science and craft workshops, including one for making the traditional Mona cake.
The initiative stood out for its inclusive aspect, featuring a Calm Space for children and individuals needing a quiet environment, which also served as a nursing room and was staffed by Afanoc volunteers. Additionally, neurodivergent children received special passes to avoid queues, and music was turned off during the first hour each afternoon to facilitate their participation.
Outside the Palau de Fires, the program was complemented by the presence of emergency and security forces. On Monday, the Mossos d'Esquadra displayed their traffic motorcycles. Tuesday will be the turn of the Firefighters with old and new vehicles, and on Wednesday, the Rural Agents and Girona Civil Protection volunteers will offer workshops and exhibit their vehicles.
“"It's a great idea, last year we couldn't come because we weren't in the city. It's a different afternoon for the kids and they have a blast."
Public response has been very positive, with visitors like Ivan Garcia and Raquel Sanchez praising the organization and free admission. With a first day that exceeded expectations, La Mona is consolidating its position as an essential event in Girona's Easter calendar.
