The inauguration of the Winter Festival completely filled the Nexe - Espai de Cultura, where the two speakers, both recognized in the Bages municipality, offered speeches that combined emotion and laughter. Anna Maria Riera, a teacher and director of the Coral de Sant Fruitós for 50 years, was the first to recount her life journey.

Riera shared her musical history, from the purchase of her first piano as a child to her teaching work in numerous educational centers in the region. She emotionally remembered everyone «who believed in her» and her half-century dedication leading the choir, which provided musical accompaniment to the event this Saturday.

For her part, Erola Jons, a well-known content creator with 3 million followers on TikTok, provided a more cheerful tone. She expressed her deep appreciation for the municipality where she grew up and which she often uses as a personal refuge to «slow down the pace».

Jons also recalled moments rooted in local festive life, highlighting her participation in traditions such as the caramelles, the Three Kings parades, or the performances of the Pastorets, connecting with the audience through festive nostalgia and humor.