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Cartagena has given this afternoon tribute to the selfless people of the sea, on the first anniversary celebration of the creation of the Maritime Provinces with Philip III organized the enrollment of the sea.
Acts for the Day of the Maritime Province began this morning with a day of open doors of the ship Sea Rescue Clara Campoamor, where the cartageneros could climb aboard and visit for free, knowing the critical parts of the ship and its importance in the fight against marine pollution, towing of ships or saving lives.
At 18.30 hours around the stage set for this date as indicated in the Palace Hall, it has begun to gather citizens and authorities.
Above him, the Band of the Marine Corps has begun testing its instruments, preparing this solemn tribute on the anniversary of the Maritime Province of Cartagena.
These musicians, who make up the Music Unit Tercio de Levante, led by their captain director, Jaime Ismael Enguídanos Royo have started playing at 19 pm various pieces.
A great way to start this moving ceremony, in the words of the mayor of Cartagena, Jose Lopez.
Finishing this small introductory concert, the band has started playing notes pasodoble Sighs of Spain, starting the applause of about 1,000 people packed the square.
After the concert, the mayor of Cartagena, Jose Lopez, climbed the stage to deliver his speech, celebrating the attendance of representatives of the Navy, Merchant Navy, the Fishermen's Association, Maritime Rescue, Sport nautical and many associations and institutions linked to the sea.
In this speech, he reminded the people of the sea: those anonymous subjects, these countrymen of ours who lives in the sea are left deserve a huge and magnificent tribute, but not just today, but every year, in this Oct. 5 , Province Maritime day, the day of Cartagena, said Lopez.
After his words, at 19.30 hours, the mayor and the Maritime Safety Inspector, Diego Solano Granados, as the highest representative in this act of the Maritime Authority of Cartagena, they have hoisted the flag of the Maritime Province;
a flag that is becoming the symbol that unites Cartagena, carrying on his wrist as a bracelet, on his chest shaped pin, or shields and official jerseys of sports clubs, segúnJosé Lopez.
With the sunset, the sisters Coello Maneiros, Lola and Carmen, time winners of Spain and runners-up of Europe sailing, have been placed at the feet of the flag just hoisted a laurel wreath in memory of seafarers and those that he died.
Meanwhile, a poem recited sounded in the ears of the audience.
Minutes later, a theatrical allegory embodied the identity of the city of Cartagena and headed to his people, I knew I had much to offer, it could be a good home for those who chose me.
He was young and spirited, had five hills that hug my people, and a port that harbored them at nightfall.
I am so loving, dedicated, faithful and noble.
At least that told me the story, I'm very noble, very loyal and always heroic.
This memorial ceremony was closed at 20 pm with a sailor saved in honor of Cartagena and its people from the sea.
The tribute was attended by the President of the Assembly, Rosa Peñalver, who chaired the event with the mayor, Jose Lopez.
By the Captaincy has assumed the representation of the Marítma Province, Luis Pavia, who with Mayor hoisted the flag on the masts of respect for the Palace Hall.
were also on behalf of the Navy ship captains, Juan Carlos García Roca Castro and Francisco Javier Rivero, besides the colonel Tertius de Levante, Jose Luis Carballo Alvarez.
By the Municipal Corporation councilors of the government team, Francisco Jose Calderon Sanchez, Ricardo Segado García, Francisco Aznar García, Isabel García García, Carmen Martin del Amor, Maria Jose Martinez Soler, Obdulia Bernal Gomez;
the popular council, Francisco Espejo and Alvaro Valdes, Councilman Citizens and Alfredo Nieto Paredes.
They have also attended by the head of the Coastal Authority in Murcia, Andres Martinez;
the Head of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Ministry of Water, Agriculture and Environment, Emilio Maria Dolores Pedrero and the director of the Oceanographic Center, Fernando de la Gándara.
The list is completed representatives of the Pilotage and officers of the Merchant Marine, of lasCofradías Fishermen Region, Federation of Neighborhood Associations and yacht clubs among others.
As highlighted note you can also point out the presence of that for decades Mayor of Torre Pacheco, Pedro Jimenez.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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