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The zeitgeist of the artistic avant-garde movements of the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century invades Cartagena with the celebration of Modernista Market, which for the Year of 2016 Modernism has changed the theme of the traditional medieval market.

The market has opened its doors to show for three days crafts, costumes, shows and set in the modernist period, which starred an important chapter in the city to try to break with the structures and dominant artistic trends so far products

The inauguration of Modernista Market, organized by the City of Cartagena, the Culture and Heritage and the Department of Social Services, was attended by the mayor of Cartagena, Jose Lopez, and aldermen Francisco Calderon, Carmen Martin, Obdulia Gomez and Maria José Soler.

Soaps, made with silver, sweets, breads and cheeses are some of the products that can be found until Sunday in this Modernista Market.

For the different streets of the old town where the market will develop, walk every so often a set of geese, there will be performances of dance or theater or falconry shows.

The mayor of Cartagena, Jose Lopez, has shown interest in this event is perpetuated in time and that every year in November there is a modernist week with a modernist market with an exhibition and activities related to modernism.

The Modernista Market will during this weekend with 131 shows, children's activities, demonstration workshops of the trades of the time, a meeting of the 20 bikes or a painting contest outdoors.

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The mayor of Cartagena, Jose Lopez, responding to questions from the media on the appointment of the new Minister, has indicated that it is waiting to be summoned to the meeting with ADIF to bring back the station to the center and that approve the reversal of solar Mandarache.

Lopez has also expressed interest in the measures arbitrate to arrive budgets to municipalities.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena