Uno de los eventos más hermosos y significativos del Encuentro Mundial de las Familias es el Festival de las Familias. Este evento tipo concierto tendrá lugar en un gran predio en Dublín la noche del 25 de agosto de 2018. Se trata de una celebración de la vida familiar alrededor del mundo con espectáculos de música y danza, así como también el testimonio de fe de cinco familias elegidas de diferentes partes del mundo.
En la tarde del sábado 25 de agosto, WMOF2018 dará la bienvenida al papa Francisco y a más de 70 mil personas para compartir la alegría del Festival de Familias en el Estadio Croke Park. El festival está concebido como una celebración de la vida familiar y será uno de los momentos culminantes de la WMOF2018; durará dos horas e incluirá música, canciones, danza y palabras.
El papa Francisco se dirigirá a la congregación y escuchará cinco testimonios de familias de Irlanda, Canadá, India, Irak y África. Compartirán con nosotros cómo sus familias les han sostenido y ayudado a crecer con esperanza y amor a través de los momentos más difíciles y trascendentales de sus vidas. Sus testimonios se centrarán en el perdón, la fortaleza y la esperanza en la vida familiar; la naturaleza intergeneracional de las familias de hoy y el impacto de la tecnología en la vida familiar.
La selección de temas refleja muchas de las prioridades del ministerio del papa Francisco: las personas sin hogar y los que se encuentran en las periferias, los migrantes y refugiados, el cuidado de nuestro hogar común y la importancia de la familia, la paz y el amor en todo el mundo. El diseño del estrado incluirá un "círculo de encuentro", donde las familias se sentarán con el Papa Francisco para ver algunas de las presentaciones que se harán en el escenario.
El Festival de las Familias también reunirá a un impresionante grupo de talentosos creadores e intérpretes: un elenco de miles de personas que incluye a una gran cantidad de cantantes, coros, músicos y bailarines contemporáneos, tanto irlandeses como internacionales que, junto a cientos de voluntarios, nos harán vivir una experiencia única.
El programa incluye artistas procedentes de las comunidades junto a algunos artistas locales e internacionales famosos, acompañados por una orquesta de más de cincuenta músicos; más de setecientos bailarines irlandeses, de estilos tradicionales y contemporáneos, entre ellos quinientos de las escuelas de danza irlandesas de todo el país; un coro de mil voces; cien grupos comunitarios y trescientos portaestandartes. También se presentarán: Andrea Bocelli, The Riverdance Troupe, Nathan Carter, Dana Masters, Daniel O’Donnell, Celine Byrne, The Begley Family, Holy Family Deaf Choir & Deaftones, Patrick Bergin, The Priests, Paddy Moloney, Bridgie y Missy Collins, y Moya Brennan.
Otras actuaciones serán anunciadas en fecha más cercana al evento. Además, ¡En la noche habrá un par de presentaciones sorpresa!
El festival tendrá lugar en Croke Park, el estadio principal y la sede central de la organización deportiva y cultural más grande de Irlanda: la Asociación Atlética Gaélica (GAA, Gaelic Athletic Association). Es uno de los estadios más grandes de Europa, ubicado en el centro de la ciudad de Dublín, a 20 minutos a pie de la principal vía pública.
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Please note: Times are subject to change. Due to increased security measures patrons are advised to be at the venue in sufficient time.
Important: No queuing allowed prior to gate opening.
No overnight or early queuing allowed before the Festival of Families doors open.
If pilgrims do turn up they will be turned away at restricted area points around the Stadium. Queuing in streets around the Stadium will cause disruption to local residents and we appeal to patrons to heed this advice and respect the community living in the vicinity of the stadium.
Do not bring backpacks or large handbags. There will be no cloakroom or storage facilities on site. Bags must not be left at entrances or surrounding areas. Any items left will be removed and disposed of accordingly.
This is a fully seated stadium with no roof and will take place rain or shine. Please check weather conditions and dress appropriately but remember no umbrellas.
A ticket is required for every person attending including children and babies. Show your ticket at the ticket barrier outside the ground for inspection.
There is no cloakroom service available.
No professional cameras or cameras with a detachable lens, video cameras & audio recording devices, iPads or GoPros.
Obey the stewards and An Garda Síochána (Irish police) and instructions given over the public address for your own safety.
Don’t rush to exits after the concerts.
Parents are advised to bring ear protection for all children especially those under 5 years old.
There are no re-admissions to the concert.
World Meeting of Families and An Garda Síochána reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone under the influence of alcohol.
Searching is a condition of entry to protect your safety and that of others.
Due to increased security measures we strongly advise you allow sufficient time to get through security checks to gain entry to the venue in a safe and timely manner. To ensure as smooth an access as possible and to avoid any unnecessary delays we strongly suggest that you bring as little as possible with you to the event and minimize jackets and additional layers when possible. To avoid disappointment do not bring backpacks or larger hand bags, you may be refused admission to the venue.
We recommend if you are bringing personal bag, purses or clutch bag, you should only bring those of smaller sizes i.e. those measuring no greater than A5, everyone will be subject to a search. We will also conduct additional further security searches of clothing, bags and other items, as determined by us in our reasonable discretion, including on entry and exit.
If you have any general queries or accessible requests that has not been addressed in the event information provided.
Please contact a steward promptly and request directions to the nearest Customer care /ticket information point. If you are not satisfied with the assistance or response that you have been given, it is your responsibility to request to speak to a member of World Meeting of Families 2018 staff at the event. We are dedicated to delivering a high level of customer service but it is much more difficult for World Meeting of Families 2018 to resolve an issue once the event has passed.
We encourage all to walk, bike, or use public transportation to the show, but if you must drive, please carpool. Pope Francis will arrive into Dublin at 10:30 on Saturday 25th and there will be road closures in place at various times during the day. You will need to plan your journey and give yourself extra time due to diversions or road closures. Please check www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-roads-and-traffic-current-roadworks-temporary-road-closures/papal-visit-saturday for details. Allow at least an extra 2 hours travel time to & from the venue.
There are no parking facilities available locally.
Please use city centre car parks and car pool.
Coach parking for groups traveling to Croke Park Stadium is only available at Dublin Docklands. Coaches should approach by Alexandra road only, entrance to parking is on left hand side as you enter Alexandra road. Coach parking is open from 10am, passengers can get the Luas to city centre. From 2pm there will also be a free shuttle transfer to Mountjoy Square 3 minutes’ walk to the stadium. Return coach from Mountjoy square immediately after the event.
Croke park is bordered by Clonliffe road, Ballybough road and North Circular road. Check your ticket for details of your seat location and plan your approach to the venue.
All Under 16’s attending the concert MUST be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian.
Guardians must remain with under 16’s and take full responsibility for them throughout the event.
Strict age monitoring will be in place at all entrances.
World Meeting of Families 2018 reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone who fails to comply.
Those who registered their RDS Pastoral Programme wheelchair access requirement will have received a specific ticket and information about access to LIMITED ACCESSIBLE PARKING. Please email disabilityaccess@worldmeeting2018.ie for further information.
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