O carteiro de Ximaraos
O Carteiro de Ximaraos is a deeply moving small-format theatrical piece for children, based on the work that won the Manuel María Dramatic Literature Prize 2024, written by Carlos Labraña.
The story masterfully blends reality and fantasy to address two highly relevant themes: the emotional impact of Alzheimer's disease on families, and the role of memory linked to postal mail as a thread connecting human relationships.
The play focuses on the relationship between a grandfather, a former postman of the village of Ximaraos, and his grandson, who discovers a treasure trove of forgotten letters in his grandfather’s mailbag. Through this connection, the show reflects on how stories, shared memories, and small family rituals can help confront forgetting.
The play approaches Alzheimer's disease with sensitivity and honesty, showing how it affects both those who suffer from it and their loved ones.
The grandfather, increasingly disconnected from reality, finds refuge in his stories and in the memories of the postcards he accumulated during his life as a postman.
These memories become the only link that allows him to maintain a certain connection to the present.
Through his experiences and tales, the healing power of imagination and the importance of preserving dignity and affection in the face of memory loss are beautifully portrayed.
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O carteiro de Ximaraos
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Festivals
The neighbourhood of Vistalegre celebrates its traditional festival of San Xoán from June 21st to 23rd.
June 23rd, the summer solstice, is the magical eve of “San Juan” (St. John’s Day), an ancient fiesta that is present in all cultures, marking the beginning of the summer, the time of greatest sunlight, the longest day in the year.
The members of the Cultural Association Cidade Vella have prepared various activities in several squares of Compostela’s Old Town to celebrate the most magical night of the year. There will be music, sardiñadas (grilled sardines), snacks, quitameigallos (ritual bonfires), dance groups, foliadas (traditional music gatherings), DJs and, above all, lots of partying.
Five days of music, dance, theatre, big-heads, reading, storytelling, science and much more in one of Santiago's most unique neighbourhoods.
Municipal Band of Santiago de Compostela
2024/25 Season “PASEOS”
Summer Series
Conductor: Casiano Mouriño Maquieira
Concert as part of the programme of the Apostle's Festival 2025
Concert held every year on the Day of Padrón de Santiago, as part of the Festivities of the Apostle 2025.
Municipal Band of Santiago de Compostela
2024/25 Season “PASEOS”
Summer Series
APOSTLE FESTIVITIES 2025
Conductor: Casiano Mouriño Maquieira
Piano and vocals: Serafín Zubiri
Santiago de Compostela Municipal Music Band
Season 2024/25 ‘PASEOS’ (WALKS)
Summer Cycle
‘A stroll through our neighbourhoods’.
Conductor: Casiano Mouriño Maquieira
