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Illustrative image: a zarzuela theatre stage with red curtains and a Manila shawl on a chair, evoking the traditional atmosphere of Madrid's verbenas.
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The zarzuela that immortalises the Verbena de la Paloma turns 132 years old

The zarzuela 'La verbena de la Paloma', premiered in 1894, portrays the traditional Madrid of La Latina and Lavapiés and remains a symbol of the August 15 festivities.

Lucía Santos ·