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The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Pedro Alberto Cruz, noted today, "the happy synthesis between the traditional and the new" in the festivals that the town of Pliego held in honor of the Virgen de los Remedios.

Pedro Alberto Cruz, who gave the inaugural proclamation, said that these festivals take place "between adherence to secular customs and willingness to introduce new elements that help to enhance their splendor."

The Minister cited the example of the traditional character of the religious celebrations, most notably the transfer of the Virgin and the final procession.

As for the new elements of the festival, described the evening jacket, dressed as he praised Cruz, "joy and crumbs."

The manager called the regional town of Pliego "entrepreneur and laborious, attached to their customs and faithful guardian of the rich legacy inherited from generation to generation, but open to a horizon of progress and permanent adaptation to new times."

Cruz said as an example of this conjunction between respect for the past and adapt to new requirements the proposed Water Street, recently declared of Cultural Interest.

This is a project, he said, "which wisely combines the recovery and preservation of local heritage, the dissemination of some jobs and industries that formed the basis of its economy and the livelihood of plegueros of bygone days, the vocation and develop means for this town, between huertano and ham, is the subject of attention and visit. "

Referring to the Virgen de los Remedios, the Minister of Culture and Tourism said that "the situation of the chapel employer in a prominent place, where he started Water Street, is a parable that allows us to identify sources of life."

Cruz said that "water gave life to the Source of the Sewers, moved mills and mills in the city tour and ended reservoir to be dealt with equity and wisdom that we had centuries of fertile agriculture, marked by an ancient compass sundial and quiet. "

"And while he added, the Virgen de los Remedios is a fountain of grace and blessings for plegueros, so that the same point at the top of the town spring material life and spiritual hope to fertilize fields and hearts and allow for food abundant fruits born of body and soul. "

The Minister of Culture and Tourism concluded by vowing to "the industry of this town is rewarded," and stated that "the events planned with hope, love and effort will give opportunity to the people in the public square becomes a huge home and a suitable place to unleash the joy. "

Source: CARM