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The Mayor of Murcia, Miguel Angel House, this morning congratulated the Federation of Moors and Christians of Murcia for the declaration of National Tourist Interest which has granted the Secretary of State for Tourism, Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism.
The Mayor of Murcia, Miguel Angel House, this morning congratulated the Federation of Moors and Christians of Murcia for the declaration of National Tourist Interest which has granted the Secretary of State for Tourism, Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism.
The mayor has conveyed his happiness to many families make it possible, with effort, dedication and enthusiasm throughout the year that these parties receive fair recognition and earned over 25 years.
In addition, the Mayor added that the distinction also marks a new claim and incentive tourism for those who visit us.
House has stressed that the relationship of the city of Murcia with the Moors and Christians "has its roots in ancient times to the point that the oldest document preserved on this holiday, perhaps in Spain, is in our city.
Over 500 years have passed since the Council of Murcia, on March 16, 1495, proclaiming the festival of St. Patrick. "
Thus, the Council, the predecessor of the current local corporation and drove this holiday, as evidenced by various documents dating from 1510.
The Mayor added that the City of Murcia has always recognized the work that the Federation has been developing for the Fiesta.
Thus, the Chamber recalled the one hand, the inauguration of the sculpture of the founder of Murcia, Rahman II, by Jose Carrilero, near the Iron Bridge, a privileged place in the city.
Furthermore, the support and collaboration with the Federation for the holidays have been declared of National Tourist Interest.
The Mayor recalled the beauty of Medieval Camp, the celebration of Official Proclamation-Chamber was also the Feast-Crier, the Tribute to the standard-bearers and reception in the city of Murcia, since its main balcony, the Kabyles and retinues.
Neither wanted to forget the role of embassies and Christian Mora, involving the entire city of Murcia in the Festival, or Mid-Year Festivities ... "so many activities, so many hours of work and enthusiasm that deserve the recognition of Murcia, of those who feel and enjoy our past and our predecessors.
And now, also, the whole country. "
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia. Foto: archivo Murcia.com
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