Barcelona Honors Carmen de Mairena

Barcelona City Hall is commemorating Carmen de Mairena, a beloved and unconventional performer who died in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to restrictions, her funeral was severely limited, impacting her community and highlighting the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community at the time. A plaque will be placed in her honor, recognizing her significant contributions as a pioneering figure.

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