Hundreds of people participated and attended the Second Meeting held at the Paseo Intercultural Poet Lorenzo Guardiola.
This activity has been focused on 'Intercultural Week.
Sign in Culture 2009 'organized by the Department of Social Policy of the City and that has continued over the next few days.
About this meeting and the week "Enter Culture 2009 ', Mariana Gómez, Councillor for Social Policy, said the purpose of these acts is" spreading and raising awareness of Jumilla is a rich people and different cultures living that enrich us, join us and that we should respect, learn and share. "
Throughout the day various activities were developed hand in hand with associations and groups involved: the Association Al-Andalus, Jumilla Red Cross, AICREJUM Association, the Association of Artisans of Jumilla, New Dawn Association, Friendship Association , the Municipal School of Dance, the Arab Women's Group and the Malian Association and supporters of Jumilla.
Thus, there was a photographic exhibition 'My Roots', makeup, body, craft intercultural samples and tastings of typical products from various parts of the world (sweets, teas, lunches, etc), writing workshop, world games, exhibition dance and rhythms, stories of the world, gymkhana and children's activities, crafts and costume parade information stands.
Earlier, on Friday 20, Vico Theatre hosted the performance of the play 'From North to South', which was also attended by dozens of people.
'From North to South' is a show that aims to lead both adults and children to a fun adventure through dance, theater and circus.
Uniquely reflects the gestures, behaviors and traditions of various cultures and representing a plural universe of rhythms and "wobble" body.
Moreover, within the "Enter Culture 2009 'has been called a photo contest where you can submit work that shows ways of life of other cultures and positive and unifying aspects of immigration.
The deadline for submitting photos has been extended until 25 March and are due at the Center for Social Services.
The organization has established three awards, the first of 300 euros, the second 200 and third worth 100 euros.
The winner will be announced on March 25 and all works will be exhibited in the classroom culture of Caja Murcia until day 31, the hours of 18:30 to 20:30 hours.
From 23 to 25 March there will be gatherings in Jumilla Radio magazine about 'positive experiences related to immigration' which will engage members of various associations and groups and talk about their experiences and intercultural harmony.
On Monday 30, in the classroom culture of Caja Murcia, at 20:00, there will be a 'VideoForum' with a screening of the film '14 km 'and finally, on March 31, from 18: 30, we will carry out an activity of 'Storytelling', also in Caja Murcia.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla