The mayor of Cartagena, Jose Lopez, happened this morning, Wednesday 16 March, microphones CopeCartagena to participate in the program the banner.
During the interview, he has made a review of the main topics of interest concerning the imminent celebration of Easter.
Lopez has begun declaring their intention to enjoy during the next few days as cartagenero and brother.
The mayor has made a defense of the meaning of Easter to Cartagena, which transcends the religious plane, defending its value as an example of our traditions, which, according to Lopez, the mayor always defend.
The mayor of Cartagena has expressed its intention to participate in all acts that can, at the same time thanked those who facilitated that could carry on my left shoulder last Sunday to the Virgen de la Soledad to Mount Calvary.
I know someone sacrificed to let me take his place and I thank you very much, stated the mayor.
Doing this extensive thanks to the Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of the Fishermen's Cabo de Palos, which distinguished him as a Brother of Honor on Saturday.
Moreover, Jose Lopez, reiterated the support of the municipal government to the Holy Week of Cartagena by position ourselves in the tourist and cultural map internationally.
At the same time the mayor stressed that must Cartagena position in the International Tourism Fair FITUR and other fairs to teach citizens of the world that Cartagena is a unique city with 3000 years of history.
For this purpose the mayor has brought the idea of ​​creating a standen future editions of FITUR, which brings together the municipalities of the District of Cartagena to sell our history and traditions.
PROCESIONISTA MONUMENT AND PLAZA DE LA MERCED
Regarding protection measures to the Monument to Procesionista carried out by the municipal government with its elevation by a pedestal, Lopez stressed the good reception that gave the brothers to the initiative, in addition to advancing the possibility of locating cameras to provide Monument greater security.
Regarding the Plaza de la Merced, popularly known as El Lago, the alderman has indicated that due to the short time since the adoption of the budget this year, just three weeks time have done the work necessary emergency to leave square conditioned and able to adapt to the demands of fostering public to witness the
YOUR TIME IN THE HOLY WEEK IN CARTAGENA
When asked for his favorite moment during Holy Week, Lopez recalled that always comes in the procession of Cristo del Socorro, Brotherhood which is targeted since he was thirteen, besides being californium from birth.
However, Jose Lopez has stated that do not have colors, feeling all the brotherhoods and the Holy Christ of the Fishermen of Cabo de Palos.
See you on the street, with these words the mayor has completed the interview, calling for the participation of citizens during Holy Week.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena