Spain’s dancers recently celebrated International Flamenco Day.
The art form, created in the country, was celebrated in the Prado Museum and flamenco clubs like the “Corral de la Moreira”Madrid
Flamenco was born in southern Spain’s Andalusia region. It is part of the multi-cultural, ethnic society that has existed in southern Spain since the 16th and 17th century.
Juanma Del Rey is the president of National Association of Flamenco Tablaos. She says that flamenco is an artistic form that embodies the country.
International Flamenco Day was established in November 2010 in commemoration of the date UNESCO added the art form to its list as intangible cultural heritage.
Like many cultural events, flamenco performances and artists were severely hit by the COVID pandemic. The shutdown caused some bars and clubs to close permanently. The remaining bars and clubs have reopened for public performances.