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Zamarramala Marks 799th Santa Águeda as Storm Forces Adjustments Across Castilla y León

High-profile honors alongside a keynote underscored women's leadership in this year's rites.

Overview

  • Despite freezing conditions after Storm Leonardo, Zamarramala completed its full program with a procession, mass, traditional dances and the quema del Pelele.
  • The Matahombres de Oro 2026 was awarded to journalist Sonsoles Ónega, with Candela Salvador accepting the honor on her behalf.
  • The Ome Bueno e Leal distinction went to Segovian athlete Águeda Marqués.
  • Aguederas Honorarias e Perpetuas titles were conferred on María José Sanz Brovia, May Escobar Lago, Esther Mínguez Migueláñez and Noelia Gómez González.
  • In Castrejón de la Peña, high winds and rain canceled the procession, centering the celebration on a solemn mass and a communal ágape, and Zamarramala scheduled Monday follow-up rites including a memorial mass and the cambio de montera.