WORLD’S BEST IN a deliciously remark able turn of events, An tonio Carlos Garcia, a true hometown hero, secured the prestigious title of ‘Best Pizza Maker in the World’ for the sec ond consecutive year. Born and bred in the charming town of Beni jofar, Antonio’s pizza making prowess has once again earned him international acclaim. The Benijofar Town Hall is abuzz with excite ment as they extend their warmest congratu lations to Antonio for this incredible achievement. Antonio’s remarkable skills were showcased on the grandest stage of them all, the Pizza World Cup, hosted in the heart of Rome, Italy. With his pizza cre ations wowing both local patrons and internation al judges alike, Antonio’s journey from Benijofar to Rome is nothing short of aweinspiring. His passion for perfect ing the art of pizzamak ing has not only delight ed taste buds but has also solidified his status as a true pizza virtuoso.
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HOW GREAT?
EXHIBITION: Will shed light on the extensive charity work carried out.
A NEW campaign named ‘How Great is Elche?’ is cur rently gracing Calle Corred era until October 19, after which it will embark on a journey to other locations throughout the district. This outdoor exhibition is designed to shed light on the extensive charity work un dertaken by the Elche City Council since 1996, spanning across various countries worldwide. The exhibition paints a vivid picture of the extraordi nary efforts made by the council, showcasing around 300 impactful projects. Celia Lastra, the councillor spearheading this initiative, emphasised its significance,
stating, “It is about being ac countable to the residents and informing them that Elche is present in many places in the world and that it is a supportive and gener ous city.” This exhibition serves as a testament to Elche’s global presence and its compas sionate, philanthropic na ture.
Comprising seven panels, the exhibition provides com prehensive information about the projects sub sidised by the Elche City Council. Each project is accompa nied by QR codes that allow visitors to delve into the pro jects in augmented reality, offering a more immersive and engaging experience.
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ORIHUELA THINKS PINK
ORIHUELA Council, in collaboration with the Spanish Associa tion Against Cancer, is painting the town pink in support of breast cancer awareness. To commemorate the upcoming International Day to Fight Breast Cancer, Orihuela has launched an inspiring shop win dow initiative, inviting all local businesses to adorn their store fronts in shades of pink. This contest will run from Monday October 9 to 22, and it’s designed to spread awareness, promote solidarity, and uplift the spirits of the community. As an added incentive, the Association of Merchants of the Municipality of Orihuela is offering three cash prizes, a first prize of €200, a second prize of €150, and a third prize of €100. But there’s more! As a token of appreciation for their pa tronage, customers of these businesses have a chance to win a raffle. Fifty lucky numbers will be drawn from the raffle on Sun day, October 22. Further details about the draw can be found on the social media platforms of the Association of Merchants of the Mu nicipality of Orihuela (ACMO). Image: Ayuntamiento de Orihuela
12 - 18 October 2023
Image: Ayuntamiento de Elche
Issue No. 1997
Think Pink.