The Gandia City Council has prepared a program for Corpus Christi 2026, which will take place from May 30 to June 7. The offering includes street parades, a historical exhibition, a conference focused on the medieval Corpus, concerts, and the traditional Danses del Corpus with a myrtle branch canopy. Admission to the exhibition will be free, aiming to bring this festivity closer to all audiences.
The Digital Logistics Behind a Medieval Celebration 🖥️
To coordinate the nine days of events, the council has implemented a schedule and resource management system based on open-source software. The platform centralizes the allocation of public street spaces, sound permits for concerts, and capacity control for the conference. Additionally, a specific website has been developed with an interactive map showing the parade routes and canopy points, optimizing attendee mobility.
Myrtle and WiFi: The Selfie Drama at the Corpus 📱
This year, attendees of the Danses del Corpus face an existential dilemma: how to take a selfie with the myrtle branch canopy if their phone gets overloaded by so many attendees? The City Council recommends patience and having fingers ready for a quick photo between branches. If coverage fails, there is always the option of watching the dance live—a technology that doesn't need a battery and has been working for centuries.