Today Ana Juan, President of the Consell de Formentera, Ana Juan, at a coordination meeting with the Govern balear and Balearic island councils, highlighted the possibility of "a coordinated response" among competent administrations and "aid for maritime transport to offer solutions to rising prices tied to the war in Ukraine".

"The Consell de Formentera is prepared to adopt specific and cross-cutting measures like social services assistance to vulnerable groups as well as aid for the road transport and primary sectors. But we must bear in mind that the main response to the energy crisis and spiking fuel costs must come from Europe", said President Juan.

For this reason, the President signalled that "once we have assessed the impact of the measures announced by Madrid, such as the reduction of fuel, electricity and gas prices, the Consell will adopt specific measures and will ask the Govern balear to take up those that fall within its powers".

President Juan noted at the meeting that the burgeoning costs of maritime transport "is aggravated here on Formentera by the costs of triple insularity" and called for "specific measures" in this regard.

Finally, the president insisted on the need to strengthen green policies at every tier of government and that the Consell "will continue working towards decarbonisation and policies that promote renewable energies".

18 March 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

The Formentera Office of Culture is pleased to report that next Saturday 26 March, Formentera will welcome Sabates Noves, the final instalment of the first four-month period of L'Illa a Escena 2022. Tian Gombau and the L'Home Dibuixat troupe will perform their offering of object theatre at 6.00pm in the Sala de Cultura (Cinema).

Sabates Noves is a 35-minute production for children three and up and families. After the show, the troupe will speak about their creative process and shine a light on the techniques employed in handling objects and puppets.

This show was written and directed by Jordi Palet i Puig. Tian Gombau is the actor-handler who brings to life boxes and shoes. The production is simple and minimalist, but it conveys a valuable message: we all grow. Kids will discover the world around them as a boy, new shoes in hand, recounts his adventure, growing up as he and his shoes accumulate experiences. Adults will relive their childhood through popular songs, the passing of time and the connection with nature.

Tian Gombau and L'Home Dibuixat

The L'Home Dibuixat theatre troupe was founded in Castelló de la Plana in 1992. Their history on the stage spans over 3,600 performances, forty-seven countries, four continents and ten languages. He has received twenty-five awards from prestigious organisations and festivals in Spain and around the world. In 2020 they won the Max award for the best show for children and family audiences.

Currently Tian Gombau creates magical shows for children. His repertoire is based in visual and object theatre, with a poetic and educational language that conveys emotions and relates messages of tolerance and humanity.

Admission and tickets

Tickets can be purchased for €4 at www.entradesformentera.cat. A 50% discount is available for unemployed people, under-employed freelancers, retirees, under-25s and single-parent and large families.

The show will be held in accordance with safety protocols and in compliance with current regulations in force.

18 March 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

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