Central Catalonia marks International Women's Day with culture and sports

Cities like Manresa, Berga, and Igualada host marches, theater plays, and institutional events to honor women's contributions.

Generic image of a purple ribbon in a public square during a day of activism.
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Generic image of a purple ribbon in a public square during a day of activism.

Several towns across Central Catalonia have organized a wide range of activities to commemorate International Women's Day this March, focusing on cultural, sporting, and historical memory events.

In Manresa, the main event will take place on Monday at Espai Plana de l'Om, featuring a performance by the vocal group Les Fourchettes, organized by the Manresa City Council.
The Bages region showcases diverse activities, including a guided tour of the Séquia in Santpedor and the Women's on Trails race in Sant Joan de Vilatorrada, highlighting female leadership in sports.
Other towns like Berga will host the play La majordoma starring Rosa Renom, while Puigcerdà will screen the film Sóc Dona at the Cerdà Museum to encourage public debate.