Considered a symbol of Andalusia and the gypsy people, flamenco is much more than dancing, singing and playing; It is art in capital letters and a unique sign of identity that has its own day this Thursday and is already a global heritage.
This November 16 is Flamenco Day, which is celebrated on this important date to commemorate the day when UNESCO recognized flamenco art, in 2010, as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The intention of the designated date is to remember the importance that this cultural manifestation has in the world and the passion it transmits.
The proposal for this recognition originated from the Junta de Andalucía, which had the support of the Governments of Murcia, Extremadura and the central Government. The title of Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO was finally confirmed in 2010 at the congress that took place in Naibori, the capital of Kenya.
On the fourteenth anniversary of the annual event, an intense agenda is held full of activities designed to promote this art. Public institutions, town councils, schools and associations throughout Spain organize a multitude of events to celebrate Flamenco Day.
During the month of November, the autonomous communities where the flamenco spirit is most present dress up to attend the different activities that the respective town councils prepare for those interested.
In Seville, plans have been carried out punctually since the 4th of this month, but the main festivity will begin on the 16th itself with the "call to flamenco", performed by Marta Aguilar at the Torre de San Juan de Écija.
Once the festival is celebrated, they will unleash a whole set of dance, singing and playing recitals performed by some of the most illustrious clubs in the region, such as La Fragua de Sevilla or Los Lirios de Vetaherrado.
In other regions of southern Spain, such as Almería, Cádiz or Córdoba, the thematic artistic activities already mentioned will take place with conferences to gather historical knowledge of flamenco, talks to create awareness in culture and exalt the figure of women in flamenco practice, as well as numerous open-air concerts with free admission.
