The Calle La Arena and its surroundings in Candelaria have become the setting for the open-air exhibition 'The yesterday that sounds today', inaugurated yesterday, Wednesday. This exhibition commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Las Candelas Music Band, featuring panels detailing its trajectory, key moments, and evolution over five decades.
The inaugural event was attended by the mayor, Mari Brito; councilor Manuel González; the Band's director, Mauro Fariña; the group's founder and Hijo Predilecto de Candelaria, Don Abilio Alonso Otazo; along with numerous residents, musicians, and family members.
“"The Las Candelas Music Band is part of the identity and collective memory of this town, and these five decades are a testament to the commitment, talent, and affection of all the people who have made it possible."
Mayor Mari Brito highlighted the band's importance in the municipality's identity and expressed pride in the group and its annual programming, mentioning the upcoming concert 'A Orillas del Mar' with violinist Aran Malikian. Councilor Manuel González described the exhibition as a tribute to the band's significance for Candelaria.
“"this exhibition is a small tribute to all that the Band has meant for Candelaria, and a way for those who pass by Calle La Arena this summer to get to know its history up close"
“"reaching 50 years is a cause for immense pride, and today we look back with gratitude to those who started this path, but we also look forward with the enthusiasm to continue adding generations to this project"
Band Director Mauro Fariña thanked the institutional and local support, expressing immense pride in reaching the band's half-century mark, looking back with gratitude and forward with enthusiasm. The presence of Don Abilio Alonso Otazo, the group's founder, added an emotional touch, witnessing the growth of the band he started fifty years ago and which remains a cultural and musical benchmark today.
The exhibition will be on display on Calle La Arena and its surroundings throughout the summer, allowing residents and visitors to learn firsthand about the journey of the Las Candelas Music Band over its 50 years of history.
