Voice and Legacy: The Opening Ceremony Speech Cuevas de Almanzora

The opening ceremony speech of the Holy Week of Cuevas de Almanzora has been, for generations, the voice that announces the beginning of our most sacred days. It is an event rooted in the tradition of our town, where words become a testimony of faith, memory and respect for those who forged our brotherhoods and customs.

Each opening ceremony speech is different, but they all share the same spirit: that of elevating the feelings of a town that is preparing to relive the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ. In this solemn act, the town crier leads us with his voice along the paths of our history, evoking experiences, aromas and scenes that form part of the identity of Cuevas.

It is in the opening ceremony speech that the fervour announcing the arrival of Holy Week is awakened, a long-awaited moment that officially opens a time of reflection, respect and deep devotion. 

Official 2025 Holy Week Opening Ceremony Speech, led by Antonio Díaz Vico.