The chance encounter between Casals and Closa, facilitated by this newspaper's reporter during the Gent de Terrassa festival, quickly led to a passionate conversation about the city and its vibrant cultural scene. Separated by half a century, both share a deep love for Terrassa and a commitment to keeping it alive.
Maria Teresa Casals, with a long history in the cultural world and now active as an amateur actress, champions the role of the elderly in society. "We are old, but not useless. We are not a burden. We have experience and knowledge from the university of life. And we must keep our minds working," she declares emphatically, recalling her personal fight after overcoming three cancers.
For her part, Ariadna Closa, co-head of La Frikassa, an association dedicated to promoting "friki" culture, agrees with Casals's view. "In late capitalism, that which is not productive is a nuisance," she comments. Closa expresses her respect for the previous generations who have paved the way and states that their goal is to "pick up the mantle and continue working hard".
Both agree on the importance of joining forces to maintain Terrassa's cultural vitality. "The important thing is to add, to maintain cultural life, and to show that many things happen in Terrassa and that there's no need to leave," concludes Closa, highlighting the collaborative spirit that drives the city.
