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The mayor of San Javier, Juan Martinez said today in the Salzillo Museum Murcia, the "great belenística tradition of San Javier" during the presentation of the Christmas activities of the Friends of Bethlehem in San Javier, whom he thanked for their work to maintain that tradition and love for the Bethlehem alive.
Its chairman, David Martinez was in charge of publicizing the program, which revolves around the center of Bethlehem as Christmas, in a ceremony which also included the sculptor Juan Jose Quiros, who will proclaim Christmas in San Javier Saturday, December 20, and the painter Fulgencio Saura, author of the Christmas poster exhibition this year show the Parish of San Javier dedicated to the figure of Joseph, "so underrepresented in the history of art".
Teresa Marín, director of Salzillo Museum and Antonio Gómez Fayren, chairman of the executive committee of the Museum along to support the work done by the Association this year focuses on what David Martinez called a "belenística Triad".
The belenística Triad is headed by the "Bethlehem of Spain" by municipal, which is installed in the Town Hall Square since 1969, about 520 square meters and more than 1,500 figures, which is considered one of the largest nativity scenes in Europe and wherein the Friends of Bethlehem Nativity occupy this year.
The second element composes the exhibition, which for 10 years has surprised the parish of San Francisco Javier.
Muñoz explained that this year is centered on the figure of Joseph, with different scenic montage showing Joseph in its various mysteries.
Besides pieces of clay, bronze and wood carvings are added, since the fifteenth century to the present with a work that Juan Jose Quiros has made to the sample.
There will be paintings, including works by José María Falgas, and Fulgencio Saura, author of the poster for which she explained was inspired by the Gospel of Mark, in the mystery of the Incarnation showing Joseph as a good and righteous man who recognized the mystery and accepted the conception of Mary.
The exhibition will open on Saturday December 20 in the church of San Javier, coinciding with the opening Christmas deliver the Juan Jose Quiros is already preparing his words "from the heart, faith, culture and tradition".
The appointment will be used to remind "other José" said David Martinez in reference to Jose Ballester, who was the founder of the Association and director of the Parish Museum, which you will be given a posthumous tribute.
The Triad is completed by the Bethlehem Monumental members of the Association assembled in Santiago de la Ribera.
A set that "breaks the canons of Murcia popular nativity" said David Martínez who described it as an "art-historical in which no shortage of nods to the sea, fishing, and symbols of the town" crib.
The Bethlehem will open on December 22 with the arrival of the child who landed on the beach at 19: 30h.
and will be brought by the seafaring families to the portal.
The landing of the Child in Santiago de la Ribera is repeated after the success of last year.
Hundreds of candles illuminate the night by the Mar Menor seaworthy boats arriving with the child.
The sculptor Juan Jose Quiros also be in Santiago de la Ribera the morning of December 27, next to Bethlehem the town, to teach a child modeling workshop where children can see from where and creation process the figures they have in their cribs.
David Martinez also stressed the I Route Bethlehem, with which it is intended to link the business with the cribs.
It is organized and guides for the various nativity scenes and Christmas attractions of the town, with time to visit the shops or enjoy a drink in the bars nearby routes.
Those interested can register in the departments of Commerce and Culture.
The president of the Association of Friends of Bethlehem, David Martinez thanked the cooperation of the City of San Javier, and in particular the Department of Culture to conduct the activities planned.
He also thanked the collaboration, and traditional association belenistas "Joseph of Nazareth" La Arboleja, at the annual exhibition of the Parish, and other activities of the Association.
The mayor of San Javier, Juan Martinez praised the quality of the submitted program, which planned activities are added the City Council and San Javier become a must see for the next Christmas season.
Source: Ayuntamiento de San Javier
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