In its seventh edition, the 'Festival Dando Vida a la Muerte, porque la muerte importa' will take place in Donostia/San Sebastián from 30 October to 7 November. This initiative is designed to raise awareness and foster community engagement around the topic of death, encouraging participants to speak about it openly and without fear.
The festival will feature a variety of events, including Death Cafés, a wall titled 'Antes de Morir Quiero...' (Before I Die I Want...), workshops for reflection, and musical tributes at the Polloe cemetery.
Key events
- AFINANDO SILENCIOS: A musical tribute on 1 November from 12:00 to 14:00 at various locations within the Polloe cemetery.
- MUROS “ANTES DE MORIR QUIERO…”: This installation will be available from 30 October to 1 November at the pedestrian passage of the Antiguo Tunnel, MiramArt, accessible throughout the day.
- DEATH CAFÉ: Scheduled for 7 November from 11:30 to 13:00 at Tabakalera, with sessions conducted in both Euskera and Spanish.
- WORKSHOPS FOR REFLECTION AND SIGNING OF ADVANCE DIRECTIVES: Each workshop will consist of two sessions, and attendance at both is required to sign the document. The Spanish-language workshop will take place on 3 and 24 November from 11:00 to 13:00 at the Casa de Cultura de Egia, while the Euskera workshop will occur on 6 and 27 November at the same time and location.
