Culture

The VI Plastic Arts Contest “In the Key of Woman” has announced its winner. After the submission period closed, the jury convened on Friday, February 27, at 12:30 PM to declare the winner of the 600 euros prize, once again highlighting artistic creation as a key part of the cultural programming linked to the International Women’s Day. The winning piece

On Friday, the Town Hall Patio in Herencia hosted a commemorative event for International Women’s Day, creating a particularly emotional and engaging atmosphere. The gathering brought together many people for an afternoon filled with recognition, words, and music, all under a clear message of commitment to equality. A central moment of the event was the presentation of the Elvira Fernández

The Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception hosted one of the most emotional events on the Holy Week calendar in Herencia this Holy Tuesday, featuring the Polifonic Choir of Alcázar de San Juan, which brought voice and solemnity to a night defined by reflection and tradition. The musical group accompanied the Brotherhood of the Holy Burial in its traditional act

This past Sunday, Herencia experienced a morning filled with brotherhood music and shared emotions during the 25th Anniversary Concert of the Cornet and Drum Band “Los Siete Pasos”. For a quarter of a century, this ensemble has been part of many of the most recognizable moments of the local Holy Week. The Municipal Auditorium was the chosen venue for an

The auditorium of IES Hermógenes Rodríguez once again filled with emotion during the presentation of the X Unforgettable Recognition. This event, now well-established in the school’s calendar, honored María Teresa Fernández-Caballero Moreno-Manzanaro, a resident of Herencia whose life story combines hard work, character, and sensitivity. This recognition highlights life stories that leave a mark, and in this tenth edition, the

Last week, the participants of the reading project Inmortales experienced a unique day with a visit from writer Pedro Ramos, who shared with them the creative process and the “behind-the-scenes” of his finalist novel Código 9. The meeting, designed as a close conversation, allowed the young attendees to learn firsthand how a story is constructed, blending intrigue, realism, and a

The Culture Department of the Herencia City Council announced on Wednesday the Spring Cultural Program, which will run from March 13 to May 31. This agenda will feature a blend of national theater performances, neighborhood celebrations, religious events, and traditional pilgrimage celebrations. Cultural Councilor Aitor Gallego de la Sacristana emphasized that the initiative aims to encourage community participation and provide

The Herencia Town Hall unveiled the poster for the first edition of PURA ESHENCIA on Tuesday, under the slogan “Music with roots that unites generations.” This new festival is set to take place on June 27 at the José María Fernández de la Puebla Football Field. The presentation highlighted that PURA ESHENCIA aims to showcase the most popular and culturally

The Municipal Auditorium recently hosted the traditional Christmas Concert by the Santa Cecilia Musical Group, a must-attend event in the local cultural calendar that once again drew a large audience. The ensemble presented a dynamic and varied program, featuring a selection designed to appeal to all tastes and ages. The musical journey included the elegance of jazz, the energy of

The Herencia Carnival kicks off this February with one of its most anticipated events: the return of the XIII Cultural Days “Torpe, you don’t know me”. This event has become a staple of the Drum Week and aims to delve into the roots, characters, and significance of the Carnaval de Ánimas. The activities will take place at the “El Casino”