Salud Sánchez Rico, Founder of Altozano's Zíngaros, Passes Away

Mourning in the Moros y Cristianos festivals of Altozano for the passing of Salud Sánchez Rico, founder of the Zíngaros troupe and festera of honor of this Alicante neighborhood since 1993.

The troupe announced the loss of Salud Sánchez through their social media. "The Zíngara family wishes to express their respects and condolences to all her relatives, especially her children and grandchildren."

Among the condolences, they emphasized that her loved ones should "be proud of the legacy and tradition that Salud passed on to you." "Another great of the Altozano festivals and especially of her Zíngaros troupe has left us."

One of her grandchildren responded to the post by stating that "my grandmother is now our star." "Now you will see the festivals from above," before sending a "we love you" dedicated to the memory of Salus Sánchez Rico.