The Ciudad de Marbella theater will host the free show 'Opré Roma' on November 20, an artistic tribute to the Roma people.

The Ciudad de Marbella theater will host on Thursday, November 20, 'Opré Roma', a show with which the Marbella City Council continues to pay tribute to the Roma community on the occasion of the 600th anniversary of their arrival on the peninsula.

The Councilor for Citizen Participation, Enrique Rodríguez, presented the event along with the Councilor for Social Rights, Isabel Cintado, and artists Manuel Cortés 'El Pinto', Tin Fernández, Vanesa 'La India', Ángel Cortés, and the organizer Miguel Ortiz 'El Nene'. He emphasized that "it is a demonstration of Marbella’s recognition of the cultural, social, and artistic legacy of this community with a proposal that, in the Romani language, means 'Up with the Roma people' and that will bring together leading figures of flamenco." He also indicated that "the Spanish cultural heritage cannot be understood without their contribution, especially through a genre that is one of our most international hallmarks."

The councilor stated that "the poster speaks for itself: it combines talent, roots, and artistic excellence closely linked to the city" and assured that "it will be a night to be moved and to celebrate six centuries of shared history." He detailed that participants will include Sebastián Heredia 'Cancanilla de Marbella', a master of singing and dancing born in the town; 'El Pinto', an international flamenco dancer and honorary citizen of Marbella; Vanesa 'La India', a dancer recognized for her strength, authenticity, and presence on major stages around the world; and Tin Fernández, a musician and composer who blends flamenco, jazz, and contemporary music and is one of the representatives of an innovative generation.

Cross-Cutting Approach

Cintado, for her part, highlighted the cross-cutting approach with which the City Council is developing the programming for this anniversary and emphasized that "throughout the month of November, we are carrying out activities from different departments to make visible the contribution of the community, recognizing their role in our cultural identity and their contribution to today's society."

In this regard, she recalled that until November 14, Avenida del Mar hosts a photographic exhibition organized in collaboration with the Dosta association to highlight the current role of Roma women. Finally, the artists wanted to thank the City Council "for its commitment to the Roma people and the wonderful opportunity it provides us to share our art with all the residents of Marbella."