Canillo Celebrates International Women's Day with Solidarity Events
The parish marked the occasion with cultural activities, a 10th Beneficiary Day honoring 30 years of Women's Day Dinner, and initiatives promoting.
Key Points
- 10th Beneficiary Day celebrated 30th anniversary of Women's Day Dinner.
- Photographic exhibition 'From Past to Present with the Same Spirit' opened.
- Latin dance by Spanish champion Cristel Alonso and Susana Prinetti.
- Free drinks for women at Palau de Gel and access to Roc del Quer viewpoint.
Canillo marked International Women's Day with a full programme of cultural, communal and solidarity events. The highlight was the 10th Beneficiary and Solidarity Day, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Women's Day Dinner—an initiative that has championed women's social engagement in the parish for three decades.
The evening took place at the Perecaus building, kicking off with the opening of the photographic exhibition "From Past to Present with the Same Spirit". The display traces the history of the annual celebration. Activities included a popular workshop and Latin dance entertainment led by Cristel Alonso and Susana Prinetti, the Spanish champion and world championship finalist. This was followed by the solidarity dinner, which brought together 75 women in partnership with the Andorran Celiac Association.
Additional initiatives at the Palau de Gel offered free drinks to women and free access to the Roc del Quer viewpoint, aiming to honour their contributions and encourage use of the parish's tourist facilities.
Sílvia Mandicó, the councillor for Social Welfare, said the events blended recognition, participation and togetherness, while strengthening the parish's commitment to equality and highlighting women's roles.
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