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Galicia Honors ALS Association and Cultural Leaders With Medallas Castelao

President Alfonso Rueda framed the ceremony as a celebration of Galician identity grounded in consensus rather than conflict

Una de las ediciones de «Móvete pola ELA» en la playa de Rodeira en Cangas. | |
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Emoción, orgullo y tradición en la entrega de las Medallas Castelao 2025
Rueda se dirige a los cinco premiados con las medallas Castelao, este sábado en Santiago

Overview

  • The Medallas Castelao ceremony at San Domingos de Bonaval in Santiago de Compostela recognized Agaela, Luar na Lubre, Víctor Freixanes, Emilio Pérez Nieto and Rosa Rodríguez Álvarez
  • Agaela was commended for supporting over 130 ALS-affected families since 2009 and raising disease visibility across Galicia
  • Rueda urged the central government to allocate funding for the recently approved national ALS law to ensure full implementation and patient support
  • The president praised recipients for their roles in modernizing Galician folk music, advocating for the language pact, driving economic enterprise and championing primary healthcare
  • Preparations are underway to confer the Medalla de Ouro de Galicia on Princess Leonor in Marín on July 14 after completing her military training