Santander to Host Santander Popular Song Festival at Juan de Santander Civic Center
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The city of Santander, Spain, will host the Santander Popular Song Festival on Friday, November 28th, at the Juan de Santander civic center. The event, free to the public, aims to celebrate and promote local Cantabrian culture through customary music. This initiative underscores the city council’s commitment to establishing the Juan de Santander civic center as a key hub for cultural dissemination within Santander’s neighborhoods.
Festival Details
The festival will begin at 7:00 p.m. and feature performances by four local musical groups:
* Coro Montañés: A mountain chorus group.
* Agrupación sardinero: A musical group from the Sardinero area.
* coral Amigos del Mar: A choir of friends of the sea.
* Agrupación Puertochico: A musical group from the Puertochico area.
These groups will perform a repertoire of beloved traditional Cantabrian songs, including:
* ‘You are tall and thin’
* ‘A summer in Santander’
* ‘Himno de Cantabria’ (Anthem of Cantabria)
* ‘Barquito pesquero’ (Little Fishing Boat)
* ‘Mi bella tierruca’ (My Stunning Land)
* ‘Santander Novia del Mar’ (Santander, Bride of the Sea)
city Council’s Commitment to Local Culture
Mayor Gema Igual highlighted the importance of the festival, stating it’s a “great incentive for residents to enjoy the best of the music of our land.” https://www.santander.es/web/ayuntamiento/noticias/festival-cancion-popular-santander-juan-santander The event is part of a broader effort by the Santander City Council to transform the Juan de Santander civic center into a central location for showcasing and preserving Cantabrian cultural heritage. Councilor of Barrios, Lorena Gutiérrez, also participated in discussions regarding the festival’s institution.
Juan de Santander Civic Center: A Cultural Reference Point
The city council views the Juan de Santander civic center as increasingly becoming a “reference” for Cantabrian culture, with each event further solidifying its role. The festival is the latest in a series of initiatives designed to bring local arts and traditions to the forefront and provide accessible cultural experiences for residents.
Key Takeaways:
* The Santander Popular Song Festival will take place on November 28th at the Juan de Santander civic center.
* The event is free and open to the public.
* Four local groups will perform traditional Cantabrian songs.
* the festival is part of the city council’s broader strategy to promote local culture and establish the Juan de Santander civic center as a cultural hub.