Under the motto “We sow solidarity, we flourish in community,” The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has organized free cultural activities in San José, Upala and Los Chiles.
The programming includes concerts, film screenings and sporting events, highlighting the talents and capabilities of refugees integrated into their host communities.
Activities list:
1. Concert by the Collective of Latin American Audiovisual Producers and Artists (COPAL):
– Presentation of the album “Monarca”
– Date: Thursday, June 20
– Time: 5:30 pm
– Location: Eugene O’Neill Theater
2. Screening of the Documentary “Patrolage”:
– Date: Friday, June 21
– Time: 7:00 pm
– Place: Garbo Room, San Bosco neighborhood
3. Concert by the Nicaraguan singer-songwriter Ceshia Ubau:
– Date: Saturday, June 22
– Time: 7:00 pm
– Location: Nico Baker Theater (next to the Garbo Room)
4. Puppet play “Running away is not always for cowards” by the REBROTE stage group:
– Date: Friday, June 21
– Time: 2:00 pm
– Location: Upala Adventist Church
5. Puppet play “Running away is not always for cowards” by the REBROTE stage group:
– Date: Saturday, June 22
– Time: 2:00 pm
– Place: Amphitheater of the central park of Los Chiles
6. Theatrical production “La Nica” by Cristina Bruno:
– Date: Saturday, June 22
7. Baseball meeting led by the Los Chiles Baseball and Softball Sports Association (ABESOCHI):
– Date: Sunday, June 23
– Time: 9:00 am
– Place: Francisco Córdoba Sports Center, Los Chiles
These activities seek to promote solidarity between refugees and the communities that host them, recognizing the value of integration and diversity.
