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The mayor of Murcia, Miguel Ángel Cámara Botia, said in the opening speech he gave at the Chamber of Commerce to open the 125th Anniversary programming Bullfighting Club and the Plaza de Toros de Murcia La Condomina "condenses in its centennial albero tradition, history and passion of all Murcia through the festival "and was happy because" treasures proudly Murcia Bullfighting Club dean of the world ".
Camera made in his speech a historical tradition of bullfighting Murcia and went back to the origins of the Condomina, at the time the square of greater capacity in Spain and would pass into history as the first of the considered monumental.
"And indeed should be, because the writers point out that the size of the arena was so great that on one occasion there were two runs at the same time.
Not to mention the alley three meters, "the preacher before mentioning other scenarios where bullfights were held in the city, including the bullring remembered Camachos Square, opened in 1769, which banished the practice of organizing the festivities in squares, like Ceballos, and markets such as Santo Domingo.
The mayor also had words of remembrance for the two families linked to the historical arena, the Belmar, head of the Conservatoire since the inauguration of the plaza, and Bernal, "For the family owes Murcia Bernal care and love you always have, since 1933, in the conservation of the great building and few celebrations are held in it, "he said.
And he had words of thanks in particular to the employer Angel Bernal, "Thank you, dear friend Angel, because with pride, effort and dedication honors the dedication of your ancestors."
"Bullfighting Club demonstrates the great love of Murcia through the festival" The history and broad cultural activity club Murcia Bullfighting was also glossed by the Mayor in his opening speech: "Dean of bullfighting clubs in the world, was created Murcia day of the opening of the arena of the Condomina the hand of a few amateurs headed by D.
Ginés Riquelme.
Were thus laid the foundation for an institution that, 150 years and 10 presidents later, shows the great love of Murcia by the bullfighting world, "he said.
There was also a mention of the museum which maintains its headquarters in the Garden of Nitro, where, in the words of the preacher, "just look at the representation of fighters to get an idea of ​​the rich history of festivals in Murcia Belmonte, Antonio Pepe and Welcome Manolo, El Gallo, Manuel Cascales, Ortega Cano, Pepin Liria ... and many others who are represented on posters, bulls' heads, autographs, photographs and countless historical costumes. "
Miguel Angel Chamber concluded his proclamation with a wish: "May the Virgin of Fuensanta, head of the chapel of La Condomina and Our Lady of Consolation, who also previously served, bless all who strive to keep the party alive and vibrant and those that are played every evening life in the ring. "
The Hall of the Chamber of Commerce of Murcia was the scene of a proclamation marking the starting point for the activities of the 125th Anniversary, to be held in Murcia until next November, including exhibitions, conferences, shows , concerts and other events that will bring the bull to every corner of the city.
Attendees included a wide representation of City government, the Bernal family, the matador Pepin Liria, and President of the Chamber of Commerce, Pedro García-Balibrea as well as many club members and amateur bullfighting festival.
Source: Agencias
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