Within the program of activities, which will start at 10 am and end at 3 pm, there will also be micro-theater, storytelling, live music, book presentations, children's dance and guided tours of the Torre Alfonsina and the Synagogue.
The Councilor for Tourism of the City of Lorca, Francisco Montiel, presented this morning a new edition of the initiative "The Fortress of Books", which will take place on Sunday October 21 at the Castle of Lorca.
Francisco Montiel pointed out that "it is a cultural event, with literature as the central axis, for the whole family." In this third edition, organized by the Press Workshop, the Department of Tourism and Lorca Taller del Tiempo, it is foreseen that There are about fifty authors from different parts of the Region who will sign their copies, as well as, according to the success of the public last year, more than a thousand readers and lovers of literature.
The Councilor for Tourism has detailed that "the day that will begin at 10 am will be full of different recreational activities designed for the enjoyment of young and old." Also, there will be live music by María Mulero, a Storyteller made by Raúl Rey, who in turn is the author of the work of microteatro "I can not hear your voice", which will be represented in "The Fortress of Books." This play, about 15 minutes long, will be represented by Belén Sánchez Luengo and Marta Cases ".
Montiel added that "the children will be one of the great protagonists of the event, who will have at their disposal the section" Encuéntame ", a section of books for the little ones, and they will also enjoy the presence of the Children's Choir and Dance Group Virgen On the other hand, the publishing house Lorca Tres Columnas will have its highlight with the presentation of the novel "La Vindicta", by local author Juana Mateos, who will talk about her latest work. The program also includes guided visits to the Synagogue and the Torre Alfonsina. "
The Tourism Minister stressed that "" The Strength of Books "is an event especially recommended for schools and secondary schools, reading clubs, ampas, collectives and cultural associations.It is an activity that combines culture and history, a unforgettable literary day in the spectacular setting of a historic monument as the Castle of Lorca which aims, as a main objective, to promote reading and literature.In addition, access will be free for all Lorca with the Amigo Card, authors, editors and registered companions ".
The schedule of activities is as follows:
- 10.30 hours
Opening
- 11.00 hours.
Performance of María Mulero (live music)
- 11.45 hours
Intervention of Raúl Rey (Storytelling)
- 12.30 hours
Visit to the Torre Alfonsina
- 1:00 pm
Presentation of "La Vindicta", by Juana Mateos (Three Columns)
- 13.15 hours
Microteatro ("I can not hear your voice"), with Belén Sánchez Luengo and Marta Cases
- 13.30 hours.
Visit to the Synagogue
- 2:00 pm
Children's dance
In charge of the Group of Choirs and Dances Virgen de las Huertas
- 3:00 pm
Closing
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca