Hariak Kantuz

It is a project that stems from a very simple premise, but which is not always evident, and that is that choirs in Gipuzkoa are an eminently social practice, where support and care networks are generated almost naturally, whatever the type of group, and especially in choirs with a +55 profile. We believe, therefore, that they are a privileged environment to raise awareness about loneliness and to promote the Hariak Strategy, to prevent unwanted loneliness and strengthen social cohesion. And we have done this in two ways, opening two ways of dissemination and learning. On the one hand, a series of awareness-raising sessions with the participating choirs, in which we sought several objectives: one, to strengthen the relational links that already exist in the groups; two, to make the choir members more permeable, more porous towards situations of unwanted loneliness; three, to recognize the value of the choirs as spaces for social care and, even, for welcoming. On the other hand, a cycle of Hariak Kantuz concerts was launched throughout the territory, to facilitate and promote mobility and exchange among these choirs; in addition, two editions of the Hariak Kantuz Christmas Concert have already taken place, with the participation of various choral and dance groups, with young and old participants, in an admirable intergenerational encounter.