Murcia today marks the first anniversary of the birth of one of the sculptors Murcia, specifically the village of Aljucer, most of the twentieth century, Juan Gonzalez Moreno.
So, to pay homage to the artist, the Youth Association of Aljucer Villa was held this morning a solemn act of placing a laurel wreath and offering of flowers at the feet of "Fame" by sculptor aljucereño, which looks restored on the pedestal of the monument to the arts since last December.
The work was restored within Murcia city program was dedicated to recover and value the historic heritage of the municipality.
After Fame, was also restored Game Boys work of Elisa Seiquer, among others.
Fame became very popular in the city of Murcia, to the extent that the Murcia nicknamed the penalty, since the provision of the lady and the laurel crown he wears, reminiscent of a football player stopping the death penalty.
To commemorate the centenary of the famous sculptor, Villa Youth Association has organized Aljucer cultural activities, such as an exhibition, a concert and a lecture series, plus they have created a website to remember the life and work of sculptor .
The tribute was told this morning by the presence of Deputy Mayor for Housing, Transportation and Trade, Antonio Castillo, the president of the Youth Association of Aljucer Villa, Pedro Fernandez, the parish priest of the parish of Aljucer, Patricio Rios, presidents of confraternities of Blood and Hope, and Professor of Art History at the University of Murcia and the president of Local Youth Council, among other guests.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia