At a time when some Bonfires of Alicante They struggle to keep the flame of the party alive, the idea of merging with other commissions returns to the public debate. He has done it hand in hand with the president of the federation of Fogueres, David Olivares, who in an information interview mentioned the possibility of joining entities to guarantee its continuity. Although it was not a formal proposal, it did notice some names: social work of the home, the Morant and Virgen del Remedio. The idea, however, has surprised many of the commissions involvedthat, for the most part, do not contemplate a real fusion for now.
The monument of the stake social work of the home in 2025 / INFORMATION
The bonfire Social work of the home Share services such as music bands and buses since years with the bonfire Lo Morant. But its president, David Adroverit makes clear that there is nothing further. “A formal fusion has not been raised. We will have a meeting to assess whether or not we continue, because after years of low participation we have taken a turn. At the moment The will is to continue aloneeven reducing expenses or going down to seventh if necessary, “explains the festive leader. Although he admits that they could speak it if both parties see it viable, he also emphasizes that, for now, the priority is to try to keep his commission alive: “We would have beauty for 2026, and that is already a thrust.”
“At the moment the will is to continue alone, even reducing expenses or going down to seventh if necessary”
For its part, the bonfire The Morant It is in a similar situation. Your president, Juani Reanchalrecognizes that the commission is not clear about its future by 2026, but it is complicated by union with other fires. “The distance with social work of the home is a problem, and we don't want to lose have everything close. Here we all want to continue, but the fusion has not been seriously raised and in our next meeting we must decide if we continue or dissolve the bonfire, “he adds. Although positively values the collaboration between commissions, he does not believe that joining it realistic at the moment.
“The fusion has not been seriously raised and in our next meeting we must decide if we continue or dissolve the bonfire”
From Virgen del Remedio-La Cruzits president, Laura Aracil, It provides a broader vision. His commission has explored specific collaborations with Other bonfireslike Nou Alacant, with whom they have been sharing acts for years. “The union of resources helps to survive, But joining commissions is much more complex. We propose this situation for a long time ago It morant but did not go ahead “Aracil explains. For her, the key is to look for cooperation formulas without losing identity. “The collaboration is positive, but merging is not always possible. In these neighborhoods there is little participation, and that makes some bonfires to the limit. But the pride and feeling of belonging also weighs,” he admits.
“Fusion is not always possible. In these neighborhoods there is little participation, and that makes some bonfires to the limit”
A model that did work
The exception that shows that the union can be a lifeguard is in the bonfire Pla del bon repos-la gotta. In 2012, these two historical commissions decided to join so as not to disappear. “The first year was complicated, With two beauties and two presidentsbut then the integration was total, “recalls its current president, Óscar Surquet. Today, the bonfire is a single entity, with 72 commissioners and presence in fifth category.” It was a matter of survival. If we didn't join, we disappeared. Now no one considers to be separate “, says.
“The first year was complicated, with two beauties and two presidents, but then the integration was total”
For Surquet, success resided at the time and in how the process was managed. “There was no conflict by name or order. But it is not easy: You have to talk a lotespecially for issues such as the choice of beauty, where many bonfires have waiting lists, “he says. Even so, he believes that many commissions will have no choice but to rethink the model:” either they join or will end up disappearing. You have to think about the party above all. “
David Olivares's proposal shows that a union between fires It is not just a matter of management. Despite specific collaborations and the good relationship between some commissions, the passage to a real fusion It is still a taboo in most cases.
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