The Great Malon Kit
Self-management tools for neighborhood celebration and encounter.
What is the Kit?
It is a tactical resource designed so that any citizen can organize and lead a "Malón" (a traditional community street party) in their own environment. The El Gran Malón Kit synthesizes years of experience in community activations into a set of user-friendly tools, allowing streets, squares, and parks to be transformed into spaces for coexistence through a large shared meal
Impact & Added Value
Co-creation in Action: The success of the Malón does not depend on an external agency, but on the motivation of the neighbors who, using the kit, inspire their community and manage their own event.
Reclaiming Public Space: It encourages families to leave their homes and re-inhabit common spaces (streets and parks), improving the sense of security and belonging.
Strengthening the Social Fabric: It creates an annual or seasonal milestone of encounter that helps combat urban loneliness and generates lasting neighborhood support networks.
How does it works?
The kit is designed to eliminate organizational barriers and facilitate massive turnout. It includes graphic elements and practical guides that allow users to:
Inform and Convene: Flyers, stickers, and posters ready to be customized and distributed throughout the neighborhood.
Activate the Encounter: Game guides and group dynamics to break the ice and strengthen trust among neighbors.
Simple Organization: A manual of simple steps to coordinate logistics, safety, and cleaning in a collaborative manner.
Accessing the tool
True to the spirit of Ciudad Emergente, this tool is distributed free of charge throughout the year to foster a culture of encounter:
Digital Format: Available for immediate download from the official website.
Physical Format: Available for pickup at the Ciudad Emergente offices for social leaders and organizations.
Conclusions
The El Gran Malón Kit is the definitive tool for democratizing community celebration. By providing the necessary elements for neighbors to organize themselves, Ciudad Emergente empowers citizens to take back the lead in their neighborhoods. It is not just an instruction manual; it is an invitation to celebrate neighborliness and to build a more human city, one malón at a time.