Events were held in different cities of Spain due to the declaration of flamenco as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity 11 years ago by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the celebration of every 16 November as the International World Flamenco Day, referring to this day.
Spanish Flamenco Halls National Association Leader Juan Manuel del Rey, speaking at the event held at the Corral de la Moreria in the capital Madrid, known as the oldest flamenco hall in the country, said, “Due to the pandemic , 40 percent of flamenco halls will never open again. closed its doors. The rest are trying to survive,” he said.
“It is the cultural heritage of our country”
Reminding that 95 percent of flamenco artists make a living from shows in flamenco halls called tablaos, Del Rey said, “The survival of these artists is guaranteed. Much more reinforcements are needed from fuel and to be able to do this. As a global art, flamenco is the identity and cultural brand of our country.
Del Rey noted that the draft law, which was discussed in the Spanish parliament and aimed to protect the art of flamenco, would be the first step to be taken for the reinforcement they expected.
Belen Lopez, who has been shown as one of the best flamenco dancers in Spain in recent periods, took the stage within the scope of the event where valuable names from the world of politics, business and art were hosted.
On the occasion of the International Flamenco Day, the image prepared by a group of flamenco dancers was introduced in the Prado Museum in Madrid.
