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Emotional tribute in Jaén to Pilar Sicilia for her work in folklore

The Infanta Leonor Theater hosted an event organized by the Lola Torres Association to recognize her legacy.

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Jaén's Infanta Leonor Theater was the stage for an emotional tribute to Pilar Sicilia, a key figure in preserving provincial folklore, organized by the Lola Torres Association.

The city of Jaén paid tribute to Pilar Sicilia de Miguel in a commemorative event titled 'In Memoriam', held at the Infanta Leonor Theater. The initiative, driven by the Lola Torres Association with support from the Municipal Culture Board and the Provincial Council of Jaén, brought together family, friends, cultural personalities, and folklore enthusiasts to honor the memory of someone who dedicated her life to researching and disseminating the province's popular traditions.
Representatives from the Jaén City Council, including councilors Beatriz López and Eva Funes, were present to publicly acknowledge Sicilia's career. The event highlighted the profound impact the honoree had on the intangible heritage of Jaén.
The Lola Torres Association presented a special performance, conceived as a direct tribute to Pilar Sicilia, using music, dance, and popular traditions to remember her commitment and friendship with the organization. The presentation emphasized the decades of shared dedication to rescuing traditional culture.
During the tribute, Pilar Sicilia's crucial contribution to recovering and documenting songs, dances, and customs from various municipalities in Jaén was highlighted. Her work has been fundamental in preserving a cultural legacy that now enriches the collective identity of the province, establishing her as a benchmark in the Spanish folklore movement.
The event not only served to remember Pilar Sicilia but also to advocate for the vital importance of preserving popular traditions and ensuring their transmission to future generations, a legacy that defines her career.