Under the name Pinocchio and the Toy Factory, the beloved grandson of Sunday Gepeto received about ten children who adopted the figure of human puppets, and for an hour or so, they became the mythical character animation.
It is a theatrical tour to sample vintage toys on display at the Museum of the Civil War shelter, which juts out into the Cartagena from 1900 to 1940.
The children were able to witness how his famous Gepeto workshop moved to the city of Cartagena, and through this initiative, today can discover countless toys that were part of the childhood of their grandparents and parents.
So, with the help of family Geppetto, small Pinochos toured tin toys and stopped at the wood, in tribute to the character for a few minutes were imitating.
The doll also has a special place in this exhibition.
And, although they did not was familiar, yes it brought a smile to his companions being able to see the Mariquita Perez, the doll desired for a generation.
The visit culminated with the traditional storytelling where many children's characters to the delight of the little ones.
And, as if it were a school, the children sat on their benches and they were led by the magical world of stories.
The aim of the exhibition Cartagena on a Toy and related activities such shows, is to introduce new points of reflection around a theme familiar to both children and adults, games and toys, to explain aspects of society, which help us understand a past where he lived Cartagena intense changes reflected in a miniature world, as is the toy.
These guided tours are held every Sunday until March 31 in two sessions at 11.30 and 13.00 hours.
The ticket price is 4 euros.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena