The inauguration was presided over by the Mayor of Torrent, Amparo Folgado, accompanied by members of the government team and the municipal corporation, as well as the Falleras Mayores de Torrent 2026, Andrea Adelantado and Sara Magán, along with their Courts of Honor. Representatives from the Local Fallera Board and the Federation of Moors and Christians, led by its president, Xavi Santamaría, and the top representatives of this year's Moorish and Christian festival were also present.
The mayor highlighted the symbolic nature of the inauguration, stating, "Today we are not just inaugurating facilities; we are inaugurating a new home for two of Torrent's great festive families." She emphasized that the new headquarters fulfill a historic demand and reflect the municipal commitment to culture, traditions, and citizen participation, considering both entities "social and cultural benchmarks for Torrent."
The new House of Festival and Citizen Participation, located on the second floor of the Círculo Católico building on Avinguda al Vedat, spans nearly 400 square meters of usable space. The area is designed for festive and associative activities, with dedicated areas for the Local Fallera Board, the Federation of Moors and Christians, and the Fallera Studies Commission, as well as meeting rooms and workspaces to improve coordination and activity development.
One of the most emotional moments was the symbolic handover of the keys to the new headquarters. Mayor Amparo Folgado presented them to the Falleras Mayores de Torrent 2026, Andrea Adelantado and Sara Magán, and to the president of the Federation of Moors and Christians, Xavi Santamaría. "Here is your home. Here is the place to meet," said Folgado, emphasizing that the space will be used to enjoy culture, tradition, and coexistence.
The Councilor for Citizen Participation, Ana Penella, noted that the House of Festival "symbolizes the City Council's commitment to citizen participation and to the entities that, day by day, contribute to revitalizing Torrent's social, cultural, and festive life," expressing hope that it will be "an open, vibrant space serving those who work for our city."
