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to Arrasate,
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Arrasate/Mondragón
is located on the southwest of the historical territory of
Gipuzkoa, in Debagoiena region. The town is formed by the
Udala, Bedoña, Garagartza and Gesalibar neighbourhoods
and encompassed by Udalaitz (1,082 m), Murumendi (775 m) and
Kurtzetxiki (532 m) Mountains. In addition, the Rivers Deba
and Aramaio meet in the urban area.
Arrasate/Mondragón
is one of the most important industrial towns of the Basque
Autonomous Region. Its economic development is closely linked
to the cooperative movement that began in the 50s, which helped
the town become a worldwide well-known industrial centre,
through the Mondragón Cooperative Corporation (MCC),
the greatest enterprise in the Basque Autonomous Region.
Medieval
Old Town: Arrasate/Mondragón is an attractive spot
for tourists. You can walk through the Old Town, which is
surrounded by a wall. The church of San Juan Bautista (Baroque
style), the convent of San Francisco (current culture centre)
and Okendo and Artazubiaga Palaces are some of the captivating
buildings you can find there.
Monterrón
and Santa Bárbara Parks are worth a visit. Monterrón
has a palace that was built in the 17th century and also ancient
trees that are classified among the peculiar trees of the
Basque Autonomous Region, such as giant sequoias. As to Santa
Bárbara, it towers over the old quarter offering magnificent
panoramic views of the town.
Access: Most attendees will choose to fly into Bilbao, Spain,
and from there, take the convenient bus connection to Arrasate.
For information about the bus connection, please visit: http://www.pesa.net
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Schedule of Events |
Thursday - December 3rd, 2009
- all
day - arrivals to Spain
- all day
- free time for visiting Arrasate and surrounding areas
Friday
- December 4th, 2009
Saturday
- December 5th, 2009
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optional
Delegate arrivals to Spain
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9:00
AM - Executive Committee Meeting
- 11:00 AM
- Music Committee Meeting
- Lunch
- 1:00 PM -
Civic Reception at the Town Hall - All CIA Delegates Welcome
- 5:00
PM - 7:00 PM - 123rd General Assembly, Opening Session
CIA Members (Voting, Corresponding, Supporting)
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All
Day - Hauspoz National Accordion Competitions
Sunday
- December 6th, 2009
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10:00
AM - Noon - 123rd General Assembly, Closing Session
CIA Members (Voting, Corresponding, Supporting) and
Guests
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afternoon
- optional departure, sightseeing
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All
Day - Hauspoz National Accordion Competitions
Monday
- December 7th, 2009
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"Arrasateko
Akordeoi Lehiaketak" International Accordion Competition
(Arrasate, Spain)
Second (Final) Round. Contestants must perform:
The free program between 25 and 30
minutes and will conform to the following specifications:
a) Two original pieces for accordion.
b) Rest of the program on own free choice.
Tuesday
- December 8th, 2009
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Contact Information |
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CIA Winter Congress Contact from HAUSPOZ:
Iñigo Aizpiolea
E-mail: info@hauspoz.org
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