Pepita Bernat, 107, celebrates birthday with drag queens in Barcelona

Pepita Bernat, a supercentenarian from Barcelona, celebrated her 107th birthday on July 15 surrounded by family, friends, and drag queens at the Divine restaurant in Barcelona. "Estoy espléndida," she told EFE, showing the same energy that has made her a local icon Source: infobae.

The celebration

The party was a surprise organized by relatives. Attendees included representatives from the Department of Social Rights, who presented her with a centenary medal Source: infobae. During the event, Pepita grabbed the microphone to sing "Gitana hechicera" by Peret Source: infobae. She maintains her weekly tradition of dancing at La Paloma every Sunday and plans to continue until 110 or 120 Source: infobae.

A life of resilience

Born in Barbens in 1919, Pepita moved to Barcelona as a child. She describes her marriage as a "great error" because her husband was domineering Source: lavanguardia. After widowhood, at 73, she found love again with Carlos, a man she met while dancing. "Con él descubrí el amor maduro," she says Source: lavanguardia. She worked hard throughout her life, opening businesses like a beach kiosk and restaurants.

Her philosophy for longevity

Pepita credits her vitality to two things: dancing and working. "Bailar y trabajar es lo que más feliz me hace," she explains Source: lavanguardia. She advises older people to stay active: "Que vivan, que se muevan, que no se sienten en el sofá" Source: lavanguardia. Her message is that if you want something, you have to earn it.