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Last week unfolded, in the Old Public Market, the Second Conference dedicated to the International Roma Day.
The Mayor of La Union, Francisco Bernabé, and Alderman of Social Services, Mary Hermogenes, closed this conference on Friday with a tribute to Antonio Santiago Muńoz, charming local resident who was accompanied by all his family.
Have also been concluded among other activities such as lectures, panel discussions, plays and musical performances.
The Mayor of La Union, Francisco Bernabé, congratulated all those involved in activities designed by the City Council also noted that the organization of this conference "allows to present the culture and traditions of Roma to the rest of society ".
Sunday April 8 is celebrated around the world on International Roma Day.
This date, institutionalized by the flag and anthem Roma in the first World Congress held in London in 1971, is having in recent years a significant spread in Spain and worldwide.
The celebration of International Roma Day has been designed as a tool for recognition of their history, language and culture.
The week of activities organized by the Department of Social Services City of La Union for the second consecutive year, through the Roma Development Plan, aims to help eliminate prejudices and stereotypes created about the Roma community and to promote equality and tolerance between cultures.
Source: Ayuntamiento de La Unión
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