Lliçà d'Amunt honors its 90-year-olds

The Ateneu L’Aliança hosts the tribute to individuals celebrating their 90th birthdays, marking the start of Senior Citizens' Week.

Generic image of elderly people celebrating an event in a community center.
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Generic image of elderly people celebrating an event in a community center.

The Ateneu L’Aliança in Lliçà d'Amunt hosted on Saturday, November 7th, a tribute event for the town's residents celebrating their 90th birthdays in 2026, marking the start of Senior Citizens' Week.

The event featured 8 honorees (5 women and 3 men), accompanied by their families. Approximately 160 people filled the hall for the celebration. The Councilor for Senior Citizens, Fran Sánchez, welcomed attendees and highlighted the importance of municipal programs for the elderly. This year's event also included, for the first time, a keynote speaker, Àngel Montins, who spoke about the challenges faced by seniors and the importance of maintaining enthusiasm.
Mayor David Morales congratulated the honorees, emphasizing their life journeys and contributions to the municipality, and stressing the value of learning from their experiences. During the evening, Lliçà d'Amunt's new dessert, the Licius, created by the Portal Dolç pastry shop, was presented, aiming to become a symbol of the town's identity.
A particularly special moment was the presentation of commemorative plaques by the Councilor for Senior Citizens. Following this, the honorees, accompanied by the mayor, symbolically blew out candles to celebrate this significant milestone. The celebration concluded with a snack and dancing, fostering community.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Lliçà d'Amunt (11/11/2026)