The Municipality of Concordia, through the Undersecretariat of Education and Culture, carried out this Friday night the great cultural closing of the year with the event “Un Canto para la Ciudad”, a celebration that brought together thousands of residents in a Christmas setting filled with emotion, identity, and tradition.
The night began with a choral display that moved through the Peatonal, inviting the community to join the event in a deeply symbolic gesture: singing as a bridge, union, and encounter. Participants included the Chamber Choir of the Municipality of Concordia, under the direction of Juan Pablo Paccazochi and Mariano Sequeira; the Cantoría of the Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Parish, the Centenario Choir, the Estable Choir of Concordia, the Renacer Choir of the Center for Provincial Retirees and Pensioners of Concordia, and the Children's and Youth Choir of the Sagrado Corazón, all directed by Lucía Niez; the Tahil Mapu Choir of the UNER, directed by Leonel Policastro; and the Cantabile and Amici choirs, under the direction of Roxana Tavella. In addition, the participation of lyric tenor Benjamín Zubiaurre, who moved the audience with his performance, was a highlight.
Continuing on stage were the Pavlovha Dance Academy, which presented a synthesis of its successful show “Un Musical de Navidad”, and the Youth Folk Ballet ‘Alitas de Mi Patria’, with its proposal “Desde el Alma”, which represented the nativity scene from a folk perspective filled with values and family unity.
One of the most significant moments of the evening was the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Bell Tower of the San Antonio de Padua Cathedral, an architectural and historical piece that is part of the city's identity heart. With a historical review, a recitation by Father Pablo Méndez, the subsequent ringing of the bells, and an emotional message to the community by the Parish Priest of the San Antonio de Padua Cathedral, Presbyter José Luis Bogado, the Cathedral became the protagonist and host of a night where spiritual and cultural heritage were collectively celebrated.
The event also had the institutional support of the Cooperativa Eléctrica de Concordia, and the backing of Bar Ideal, El Ciervo Restaurante, and Cristóbal Café, key actors in ensuring an open, free cultural proposal in the public space.
In this context, the Undersecretary of Education and Culture, Prof. Carlos Gatto, stated: “We want to deeply thank all the residents who came to share this celebration, as well as every artist, institution, municipal area, and private sector representative who made this night possible. ‘Un Canto para la Ciudad’ was more than a cultural event: it was a community gesture, a tribute to our Cathedral, and a way to reconnect through music and Christmas. For us, it is a great satisfaction to close the year this way, with a space where culture once again served as a bridge, identity, and encounter for Concordia.”
He added: “This year has been one of great challenges and also significant achievements. The community supported every activity we promoted from the Undersecretariat, and that participation strengthens us and commits us to continue working, together with the Mayor, Francisco Azcué, to consolidate a city with more culture, more values, and more integration.”
From the Undersecretariat of Education and Culture, an institutional message was also conveyed: “We want to express our deep gratitude to all the residents who accompanied us throughout this year. Every cultural activity, every community celebration, and every artistic proposal found meaning in your participation: the families, the institutions, the artists, and the volunteers. We highlight the commitment of this Undersecretariat's team, which day by day sustains and makes every cultural project a reality. We continue working to build a more active, participatory, and culturally vibrant Concordia.”
“Un Canto para la Ciudad” closed the 2025 cultural calendar, consolidating itself as a clear demonstration of the value of culture as a tool for identity, encounter, and social development.
The night began with a choral display that moved through the Peatonal, inviting the community to join the event in a deeply symbolic gesture: singing as a bridge, union, and encounter. Participants included the Chamber Choir of the Municipality of Concordia, under the direction of Juan Pablo Paccazochi and Mariano Sequeira; the Cantoría of the Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Parish, the Centenario Choir, the Estable Choir of Concordia, the Renacer Choir of the Center for Provincial Retirees and Pensioners of Concordia, and the Children's and Youth Choir of the Sagrado Corazón, all directed by Lucía Niez; the Tahil Mapu Choir of the UNER, directed by Leonel Policastro; and the Cantabile and Amici choirs, under the direction of Roxana Tavella. In addition, the participation of lyric tenor Benjamín Zubiaurre, who moved the audience with his performance, was a highlight.
Continuing on stage were the Pavlovha Dance Academy, which presented a synthesis of its successful show “Un Musical de Navidad”, and the Youth Folk Ballet ‘Alitas de Mi Patria’, with its proposal “Desde el Alma”, which represented the nativity scene from a folk perspective filled with values and family unity.
One of the most significant moments of the evening was the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Bell Tower of the San Antonio de Padua Cathedral, an architectural and historical piece that is part of the city's identity heart. With a historical review, a recitation by Father Pablo Méndez, the subsequent ringing of the bells, and an emotional message to the community by the Parish Priest of the San Antonio de Padua Cathedral, Presbyter José Luis Bogado, the Cathedral became the protagonist and host of a night where spiritual and cultural heritage were collectively celebrated.
The event also had the institutional support of the Cooperativa Eléctrica de Concordia, and the backing of Bar Ideal, El Ciervo Restaurante, and Cristóbal Café, key actors in ensuring an open, free cultural proposal in the public space.
In this context, the Undersecretary of Education and Culture, Prof. Carlos Gatto, stated: “We want to deeply thank all the residents who came to share this celebration, as well as every artist, institution, municipal area, and private sector representative who made this night possible. ‘Un Canto para la Ciudad’ was more than a cultural event: it was a community gesture, a tribute to our Cathedral, and a way to reconnect through music and Christmas. For us, it is a great satisfaction to close the year this way, with a space where culture once again served as a bridge, identity, and encounter for Concordia.”
He added: “This year has been one of great challenges and also significant achievements. The community supported every activity we promoted from the Undersecretariat, and that participation strengthens us and commits us to continue working, together with the Mayor, Francisco Azcué, to consolidate a city with more culture, more values, and more integration.”
From the Undersecretariat of Education and Culture, an institutional message was also conveyed: “We want to express our deep gratitude to all the residents who accompanied us throughout this year. Every cultural activity, every community celebration, and every artistic proposal found meaning in your participation: the families, the institutions, the artists, and the volunteers. We highlight the commitment of this Undersecretariat's team, which day by day sustains and makes every cultural project a reality. We continue working to build a more active, participatory, and culturally vibrant Concordia.”
“Un Canto para la Ciudad” closed the 2025 cultural calendar, consolidating itself as a clear demonstration of the value of culture as a tool for identity, encounter, and social development.