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Opening ceremony and Press conference

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Wide shot of the pool at the Lago auditorium in Faunia, where the gala was held.

The aquatic dancers from the prestigious Canoe club took on the nightime cold to be one of the main attractions of the night.

Rosa Mª Mateo, one of the festival's loyal host since its beginnings, captured during the ceremony.

Wide shot of the attending public at the Lago auditorium that night.

The Documenta public was invited to a cocktail after the gala.

Music is always a main star for Documenta. On this occasion, a nostalgic cello was in charge of recalling the recently deceased Mstislav Rostropovich.

The director of the festival, Antonio Delgado, together with Alicia Moreno, councillor of the Arts, and Manuel Lagos, general manager of Cultural Activities.

Special sounds for a different festival thanks to Chico Hugo, who made music using all kinds of objects and a little water.

Wide shot of the terrace where the press conference kicking off the festival was held.
 
Photographer: Javier Gil Gutierrez