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The presidential advisor, Manuel Campos, said today the "intense relationship of art, devotion and tradition rooted" existing in the festivities of Santa María de Gracia (Murcia), a neighborhood in which it is named one of the Marian titles the city's oldest, dating back to the days of the Reconquest.

Manuel Campos delivered the opening speech tonight that starts the celebration of the Murcia area where he said that the "conjunction of sensations" during the procession in honor of the patron, makes it "unlike any other."

This procession, Campos said, "is the culmination of a holiday program set to the current economic circumstances, but maintains a good rapport between the acts of worship, cultural, gastronomic and leisure, as undeniable attractions of this festival, together with the gunpowder as light and sound demonstration of joy. "

Thus, the holder of the Presidency invited the residents of Santa Maria de Gracia and Murcia coming from the four corners to join "a multitude of emotions live on the streets of this neighborhood, with its shape, yours alone, to live and feel the party. "

Unstoppable expansion

Campos reviewed the rapid development and expansion of Santa María de Gracia and the projects that have allowed the district currently constructed as a major population center of the city of Murcia, that "half a century more than accomplished, look in the mirror time and is barely recognizable. "

He spoke of their growth, modernization and "progress their horizons to embrace the neighboring suburb of San Antonio."

The head of the Presidency said that Santa María de Gracia is an example for the region, as assumed with humility and commitment to its mission of alleviating the "severe housing problems that afflicted the city in the 50's and today stands as a modern development bounded for new avenues and curd sports facilities and green areas. "

In his words, Manuel Campos encouraged citizens to participate in festive events to build momentum and "continue to build a neighborhood, city, region and country, following the example of those who preceded us."

The head of the Ministry of the Presidency said it was necessary to "generous efforts" of all residents of the Region to "come back and overcome a difficult economic period with an eye toward a horizon of hope, development, welfare and progress."

Fields concluded his speech with the hope that the activities prepared "with such enthusiasm and effort in honor of the patron, respond to the expectations and reward the enthusiasm of everyone who in one way or another, have made possible."

Source: CARM