FEDA Cultura's Summer Nights Draws 581 Despite Outdoor Shift and Weather Woes

FEDA Cultura's summer nights series concluded with 581 attendees, matching last year's figures despite a full shift outdoors due to renovations at the MW Electricity Museum and challenging weather conditions.

The events, held primarily around Engolasters Lake, highlighted the area's natural and industrial heritage through a mix of cultural, educational, and recreational activities. Nine out of ten planned sessions took place there, with the Ensemble Musicantes concert from the Pyrenees Ancient Music Festival drawing the largest crowd of 189 at lakeside.

Nocturnal guided tours along the Engolasters Hydroelectric Path were in high demand, selling out initial slots and requiring extra sessions to serve more than 150 participants overall. The theatrical tour "Dolça FHASA" added a second showing due to interest but was later stopped by rain.

Astronomy sessions led by Detrás del Cielo adapted to clouds and precipitation by combining direct observation with indoor talks where needed. A new solar observation activity was cancelled amid heavy downpours.

Film screenings featured a Catalan-subtitled presentation of Nicolas Samsoen's short documentary Eco de Groenlàndia at Casa dels Guardes, supported by FEDA, alongside the family film Solan & Eri, missió a la Lluna from Ull Nu Festival by the lake. The latter uses space race comedy to emphasise that technology serves its purpose only for people.

MW Electricity Museum coordinator Fran Alcázar described the outdoor relocation as a major logistical challenge amid the programme's weekly diversity. She noted that the attendance figures demonstrate robust public enthusiasm for the heritage site and lakeside environment, regardless of the weather.