María Pilar Panero García

María Pilar Panero García is a professor of anthropology and the director of the Chair of Studies on Tradition at the University of Valladolid. Her work explores the cultural significance of celebrations and their role in society, emphasizing how organized festivities can both promote subversion and legitimize power structures. She contributes to the understanding of how rituals of celebration have evolved over time but continue to reflect deep social dynamics.