Habaneras, dances, walks, conferences, theater, cinema... and even a musical bingo: the city is filled with activities especially dedicated to older people from the end of September to mid-October to commemorate the International Day of Older Persons, which takes place It has been celebrated every October 1 since 1990, when the United Nations General Assembly marked it on the calendar.
This date serves to demonstrate the demographic change in the world population and the need to create new policies and programs for this group, aged 65 and over, which in Barcelona represents more than 20% of the total population. To encourage their participation, the city highlights tools such as the “Barcelona age-friendly city 2022-2030” plan, which addresses the following points:
To commemorate the International Day of Older Persons, the city districts schedule a very diverse agenda of activities, which you can consult at the following link: agenda of activities for the International Day of Older Persons.
In addition, the Advisory Council of the Elderly of Barcelona (CAGG), the consultative and participation body of the Barcelona City Council for issues relating to the city's older people, will publicly read its manifesto on the occasion of the International Day of the Elderly. Seniors on October 2, at 12:00 p.m., in the Plaza de Sant Jaume.
