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The writer Madrid Fernando Sanchez Drago has been commissioned to preach the XLIX edition of Cante de las Minas with improvisation that only allows large Spanish letters, because he has "spoken, not read" the audience of La Union miners on their songs, the origins of flamenco song and activity in mines.
A cry that has aroused public attention to the Cathedral of Cante, Old Public Market of La Union, to show the global dimension that has this Festival, which considers "the most important of our country and internationally."
During the opening speech, the writer has highlighted the hard work of the mine and miners, and to publish the lyrics of four songs composed by himself, and "hopes to one day be interpreted in this tournament."
Sanchez Drago Before initiation of the proclamation, Mayor of La Union, Francisco Bernabé, has highlighted the news that this year presents the Festival, with the creation of the prize for The Philo flamenco musicians, or the establishment of the Cathedral of Cante prize to collect Minister of Culture on Tuesday on behalf of our country, Spain, which has been awarded for the preservation, dissemination and promotion of flamenco culture.
Moreover, the mayor has put the view on the issue next year when the fiftieth anniversary of this festival, which will coincide with the launch of the Foundation Cante de las Minas, "which will guarantee at least one other successful half-century of life for the Cante de las Minas. "
The opening day is complete with performances by the winners of the last edition of Sing and Dance Competitions Flamenco, Rocío Márquez and Alfonso Losa, respectively, which have thrilled the audience unionense, recalling the performances that brilliantly, he have earned the awards last year delivered the most important mining Festival.
Attended the opening speech, the Minister of Universities, Business and Research, Salvador Marín, Secretary General of the Ministry of Social Policy, Fernando Mateo, as well as the Director of Truth, José María Esteban, among others.
Source: Festival Internacional del Cante de las Minas
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