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Pata Negra Ham On April 6, 2025, the city of Jaén will host the second edition of the Charity Ham Cutters Meeting, aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of ham cutters. At Andrés de Vandelvira Park, the event will begin at noon and welcome over 200 professional ham cutters. The major goal of this event is to collect donations for the ALES Association, a local group that helps children with cancer and their families. The organizers anticipate distributing approximately 5,000 servings of ham to attendees, with each serving priced at around five euros, although the exact amount is yet to be finalized. Óscar Moriana, president of ALES, expressed gratitude towards the professionals and volunteers involved, stating, "We thank the professionals for their involvement in a charitable cause. And also all the volunteers who offer their impeccable work." He emphasized the event’s significance, describing it as "a long-distance race" and a pivotal m...