The Councilor for Youth, Conchi Martínez, and the Councilor for Culture, Raúl Lledó, were in charge of presenting the second edition of the "Art-Up" Urban Culture Encounter.
A meeting that aims to "give a boost to youth policies, betting on a programming that is an alternative to traditional activities, aimed at young people," according to Martinez.
Likewise, the Councilor for Youth, has commented that urban culture is an excellent and proven tool to mitigate social problems related to youth, such as integration, marginalization, lack of communication, participation, etc.
Since it uses languages ​​and means of expression with which young people identify.
Expression, civility, respect, communication, community and creativity are the pillars of this meeting, whose objective is to make groups of young people become active members of culture and not mere spectators, enabling a participatory program with activities During the year in which young people are able to generate their own artistic ideas and symbolic productions.
In this way the cultural development of young people is promoted, promoting dialogue, personal and social growth.
The councilor for youth said: "We are very happy because from this program we will open spaces for our young people to participate in a program where creative activities that encourage respect for cultural diversity are primed."
Lledó, has listed the activities that are part of this 2nd Meeting of Urban Culture "ART-ATÉ", which begins with mural paintings throughout the municipality in charge of "Brothers of Ink."
Likewise, it has pointed out that the activities will be carried out in the facilities of the old college of the Rosary, emphasizing the Battle of roosters and the performance of DJ BlackSheep;
Children's activities;
Masterclass;
And sports exhibitions;
Finishing on Saturday September 9 with a macro concert in which, in addition to local groups, will perform "La Gran Orquesta Republicana".
Source: Ayuntamiento de Torre Pacheco