Overview
- November 22 marked the feast of Santa Cecilia, venerated as the patron of musicians, alongside the UNESCO-established World Day of the Music.
- Across Spain, municipal bands and choirs staged concerts, masses and pasacalles, including Hondarribia’s program led by Alazne Alberdi and an honorary recognition for the Cofradía de Mareantes de San Pedro.
- Badajoz’s Santa Cecilia week mixed flamenco, pop and classical performances with conferences, the city’s holiday lighting and a gastronomic fair at Ifeba backed by Caja Rural de Extremadura.
- In Galicia’s Morrazo area, bands performed in Cangas, Moaña and Bueu, featuring the final concert of Humberto Carballo as director of the Banda Bellas Artes and a tribute to veteran tubist Manuel Martínez.
- Latin American observances included Mexico’s gatherings of mariachis in public plazas and churches, while Argentina marked the date and highlighted its separate National Musician Day on January 23 honoring Luis Alberto Spinetta.