Christmas Lottery 2020: We are working with more enthusiasm

The 2020 Christmas Lottery draw is in the works. Charo Rodriguez, the director of San Ildefonso Residence Internship in Madrid will face her fourth Extraordinary Christmas Lottery draw on December 22. This is a year marked by the covid-19 pandemic.

Rodriguez answers a question about whether there are more nerves this year due to the specific pandemic.

According to the San Ildefonso Residence's resident, "the usual collaboration in the preparation of the long-awaited Christmas appointment in 2020 has been increased." She stresses that "undoubtedly, difficult situations like those we are facing also invite us to give our best, enhancing and resourcing,"

The director of Residence says that this year's rehearsals began in October, and that the boys and girls are performing the same routines on the 22nd, when the 2020 Christmas Lottery draws will be held.

Charo Rodriguez says, "We always remember that you are part of a team and each role is different. So there is a lot of emphasis placed on coordination and the benefits of sharing experiences."

He explains that preparations take place in a relaxed environment. From there, any situations may arise and are discussed. Then, guidance is given on how best to handle them. This gives the boys and girls a sense of security, confidence, and most importantly, a sense that this is a special day they can enjoy right from the moment they start to prepare."

According to the Madrid center's director, this activity "contributes towards improving attention and concentration, self confidence, self-esteem and the ability to manage emotions. It also helps to relate to others and motivates them to take responsibility and be more responsible."

Rodriguez explains that Rodriguez is not certain about the exact number of girls and boys who will participate in this year's December 22 draw. However, he points out that "in principle, everything has been prepared so that 16 participants will be there, 10 of whom are boys, and 6 girls. But they are not final data and could change. The usual number of children who take part is about thirty.

According to the director, the 2020 Christmas lottery draw will see children between 10 and 13.

The director of San Ildefonso Residence says, "This year we will have ten girls and boys who sang last year and six that would start singing this year. However, these last four were extractors last years."

The person responsible for the educational institution explained that the Christmas Lottery Draw activity requires that certain requirements be met.

Rodriguez says that "those who sing a prize or number have already reached an age between eight and nine years." This implies physical height to reach all the wires, maturity, and knowledge of the numbers. He adds that a clear voice is essential, with projection and vocal fluency, as well as a strong voice.

The director also stated that it was important to "keep a certain presence on the stage." She emphasizes that once we have made the selection, we look for voices that complement each other to create the various couples.

He clarifies that the requirements for boys and girls who extract the balls aren't so clear, but the group is composed of four, two singing, and two extracting, since it is an activity that is done as a team."

Rodriguez explains why there are so many candidates for the Royal Theater's December 22 stage. He also says that they really enjoy the Extraordinary Christmas Draw>>. Rodriguez affirms that "it is a day where we all live together in great enthusiasm" and adds that "it is an endearing, touching experience in which the great protagonists feel ".

Residencia Internado San Ildefonso is dependent on the Madrid City Council and welcomes 60 children between 6 and 14 years old. It is part of the Madrid City Council's socio-educational resources and serves to support children and teens who, for specific socio-economic reasons need, temporary care in raising their children.

Charo Rodriguez is the director of the educational institution. He took over Esperato Fernandez's position in 2017, after having been at the center's head for more than 20 years.