Gigante, Huila, celebrates Communal Action Day

Presidents of communal action boards in Gigante gathered at Hotel La Esmeralda to mark Communal Action Day. Organized by the city hall, the event featured activities promoting integration and direct dialogue with municipal authorities. Christmas hampers and gifts for children from the communities were distributed.

In the municipality of Gigante, Huila, the Communal Action Day celebration took place, recognizing the vital role of communal action boards in local social development. Community leaders convened at Hotel La Esmeralda, where Gigante's city hall organized activities to strengthen ties between participants and public administration.

The day's agenda started with a participatory workshop, enabling board presidents to address key community issues and engage in direct dialogue with municipal officials. This was followed by an integration lunch, encouraging fellowship among attendees, including councilors, Mayor Josué Manrique Murcia and his family, as well as representatives such as Maricela Peña Meda, president of the La Independencia neighborhood board, and Alfonso Chávarro, president of Asojuntas.

Notable figures included Johan Fernando Peña Fajardo, president of the Rioloro board, and Katherin Ardila, a member of the same group. Luis Carlos Peña Palomino, Government Secretary, also took an active part. The event concluded with the distribution of Christmas hampers and traditional gifts for children from each community, highlighting the administration's dedication to local welfare.

The gathering emphasized the communal action boards' role as cornerstones in advancing social development in Gigante, promoting citizen participation and collaboration with municipal government.

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