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L'Alfàs encourages you to participate in the photography contest organised for Europe Day

Under the name "Reflections of Solidarity," this initiative by Europe Direct Valencian Community is being presented. Registration is open until April 25.

As part of the celebration of Europe Day 2025, Europe Direct Valencian Community, in collaboration with the Directorate General for European Funds and the Public Sector of the Ministry of Finance and Economy, is holding a photography contest.

Under the slogan "REFLECTIONS OF SOLIDARITY," the competition aims to strengthen, encourage, and promote interest and knowledge among young people in the Valencian Community about the European construction process.

The objective of this call is to submit digital photographs on European solidarity, accompanied by a representative phrase or title that explains the captured image. The general theme of the photographs will be to show how the ideas and values promoted by the European Union influence our lives and our territory in the Valencian Community.

The photographs must first be posted on each participant's Instagram account with a caption or caption that explains the image. Once the photograph has been uploaded to Instagram, it must also be sent by email to diaeuropacv@gva.es with the subject line "REFLECTIONS OF SOLIDARITY" and the information requested in the contest rules.

Anyone aged 18 or older residing in the Valencian Community is eligible to participate. The deadline for submitting photographs is April 25th. The winners of the three contests will be invited to the in-person awards ceremony, which will be held on May 9th in Alicante to commemorate Europe Day.

The Department of International Residents of l'Alfàs del Pi, headed by Martine Mertens, especially encourages the municipality's youth to participate in this initiative.

CHECK THE CONTEST RULES: [CAS] Photography Rules

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The tail end of Semana Santa has wrapped, but the holiday atmosphere continues this week. Expect busy beaches and a bustling Old Town, with hotels around 90% full. Daily live music, tribute acts, UK-style cabaret shows, DJs, and themed party nights are keeping the nightlife lively. The Benidorm Punk Weekender is also taking place, offering multi-day alternative music performances. This week is more about the post-Easter buzz, nightlife, and events in venues rather than big parades.

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