Balaguer Celebrates Tenth Fira dels Somnis with Record Fundraising

The solidarity event exceeded 65,000 euros, featuring a race against childhood cancer as its main activity with over a thousand participants.

Image of a solidarity fair with activities and people in the street.
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Image of a solidarity fair with activities and people in the street.

The city of Balaguer hosted the tenth edition of the Fira dels Somnis, a solidarity initiative that filled Països Catalans avenue with music, popular culture, and various activities, achieving record fundraising.

The event's organization expressed a very positive assessment, as this year's fundraising surpassed that of the previous edition, nearing 70,000 euros and exceeding 65,000 euros. This figure reflects the success and community involvement in this charitable cause.
The day began with the traditional solidarity race, dedicated to research against childhood cancer. This event was once again the focal point of the fair, bringing together over a thousand participants who wore the solidarity t-shirt, showing their support for the cause.
Subsequently, a manifesto was read by the same individuals who read it at the fair's first edition. Throughout the day, more than a hundred free activities were offered across different spaces, with popular culture and music as major highlights. Various stages hosted live concerts, dance exhibitions, and giant puppet gatherings.
The range of activities was very diverse, including exhibitions of quads, classic vehicles, and antique tractors. There were also sports proposals, workshops, inflatables, and games. Educational activities allowed children to experience the role of emergency and security forces. Looking ahead to future editions, the organization aims to continue improving the fair's quality.