Pego will celebrate in October the 500th anniversary of the expedition of Magellan and Elcano Pego will celebrate in October the 500th anniversary of the expedition of Magellan and Elcano
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Pego will celebrate in October the 500th anniversary of the expedition of Magellan and Elcano

29 September 2022 - 18: 37

Next October, Pego will offer the opportunity to travel around the world with different activities that will commemorate the expedition carried out by Fernando de Magallanes and Juan Sebastián Elcano 500 years ago. The event will serve as a link for the different activities organized by the City Council of Pego throughout the month at the hands of the Municipal Library.

To do this, the Library will be decorated for the occasion. It will have a point of interest dedicated to the Spice Route and the Silk Route, aimed at both children and adults.

The point of outstanding books, which the Library prepares every month, will also be dedicated to this theme, "there will be all kinds of books, cookery, children's stories, biographies, everything related to this historical milestone that happened now 500 years ago".

There will also be activities for the little ones: cut-outs, sheets to paint with reasons for the 500th anniversary, an auca on the deeds of both explorers will also be exhibited.

Exhibition 'Species, the Universe of flavour'

One of the main attractions of the entire program proposed around the event will be the exhibition 'The species, the Universe of flavor' of the UA Carmencita Chair, whose inauguration will take place on October 7, and which can be visited until the end of the year . “This is a very interesting and different sample, which explains the importance of that adventure that Magellan and Elcano undertook and with which it was possible to establish routes for the import and export of products, in this case spices, so important for the gastronomy”, remarks the Councilor for Culture, Laura Castellà.

On the same day (October 7), at 19:619 p.m., there will be a medieval calligraphy workshop for boys and girls. Prior registration will have to be made by calling 022 470 XNUMX. An activity that will take place in Sant Domenech street, "whenever time allows, otherwise it will be moved to one of the rooms of the House of Culture", he specifies the mayor

Another appointment will be on October 21. To celebrate the day of the library, a storytelling will be held at the Casa de Cultura at 18.30:XNUMX p.m. “This is a fun way for boys and girls to learn history and learn about such an important event that changed the world”, highlights Castellà.

October 9 in Pego

The Councilor for Culture also explains the program prepared for October 9. In addition to the institutional act, at 10 am the inauguration of the new InfoJove space will take place, located in the building of the old institute. "We are excited to set up a space for the youngest, so that they have a place of reference to be able to carry out all kinds of activities," she clarifies.

Regarding the institutional event, Castellà points out that it will take place at 11.30:XNUMX am in Plaça Jaume I. "There will be a micro theater related to the figure of Jaume I, a performance by the Orfeón and another by Clandestina".

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