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The nonagenarian English teacher, Juan Carrion, received this afternoon the title of Adopted Son of Cartagena.

The event, which took place in the hall of the Town Hall, has chaired the mayor of Cartagena, Jose Lopez;

Deputy Mayor, Ana Belen Castejon, Fernandez Saez de Elorrieta, the Popular Party, Manuel Padin, Citizens;

and Francisco Martinez, Yes We Can Cartagena;

Juan Carrion besides their win.

In addition to representation from all municipal groups, the authorities have attended the rector of the Polytechnic University of Cartagena, Jose Antonio Franco, and many friends, former students and family of the honoree as his nephews.

The mayor, Jose Lopez, started the event by addressing a few words to the audience in which he has briefly explained the path of Juan Carrión.

Especially he thanked the hundreds of English teachers who have inspired numerous centers.

It has been recognized as ahead of his time, since he was born 91 years ago in Madrid and since then his career has led him to work in Oxford, Paris and several Spanish provinces.

The mayor also stressed that his perfectionist zeal led him in 1966 to travel to Almeria to meet John Lennon and ask to complete the lyrics of Beatles songs he used with students in class.

This vicissitudes inspired David Trueba in the winning film of several Goya and Oscar nominee, living is easy with eyes closed.

Then it was read the agreement granting the title of Adopted Son of Cartagena, which was unanimously and has been delivered to the rhythm of the Hymn to Cartagena, after which the winner has praised what he considers as his city and has excited shown telling how you like to know Cartagena through its streets and its students.

After the ceremony, the group has Nowhere Band played several popular songs of the Beatles in the lobby of the Town Hall, an open public event where they have enjoyed a number of Cartagena to the rhythm of British rock, with Juan Carrión to the head. .

Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena