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A final work of degree of the faculty of Sciences of the Company of the UPCT has estimated in 16.5 million euros the economic impact of the Holy Week in Cartagena.

The university work has been presented today March 7 at a press conference by the Councilor for Culture, Education and Youth, David Martinez;

as well as the president of the Board of Brotherhoods of Holy Week, Manuel Martínez;

and the author of the work, Agustín Esparza.

The mayor has highlighted the "great magnitude" that this religious event has culturally and tourist level both in hotels and in shops, restaurants, cafes and museums, which "have increased their activity" during these days, which shows that Holy Week it is much more than "procession parades", he added.

Esparza has indicated that this work, co-directed by the teachers of the UPCT María del Mar Vázquez and Antonio García, has been carried out with the aim of highlighting the magnitude of the Holy Week in Cartagena "that we knew thanks to the media", but on what "never had put some concrete data".

Next Monday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m., in the Esparza room will present first of all those who want to attend a brief exhibition of their work, which has also estimated the approximate number of attendees to these festivities.

He has also invited the City Council and the Board of Cofradias "to continue working for greater knowledge of the Holy Week in Cartagena and greater use as a tourist and economic resource," as this work "is a starting point", added .

For his part, Manuel Martinez has invited the public to attend the conference in which interesting economic data on Easter will be released and has highlighted the importance of this study for this holiday and for the city.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena