The V Lounge for the Integration of Immigrants and Development Cooperation, 'Entreculturas 2012', has become the only exhibition to be held in Spain dedicated to the integration of the immigrant population, as expressed today the Minister of Health and Social Policy, Maria Angeles Palacios.
The counselor, who opened the hall in the Palace of Exhibitions and Fairs of the Region of Murcia (IFEPA) of Torre Pacheco, highlighted the efforts made by the institutional grounds, the City Council and the Autonomous Community, so that the sample is held for the fifth consecutive year, and reminded that "only summoned Madrid has a similar fair held longer, so just in Murcia can be found an exposition of this kind."
For Parker, the permanence of this Hall "is the proof that in the region has long bothered us, and we have been working on the integration of immigrants and also for development cooperation."
In this regard, he stressed that "Entreculturas 2012 '" is the living expression of tolerance and respect for Murcia to those who have come to our land seeking a better chance at life, "adding that" what really matters here is that these days not only are represented public institutions, but a number of organizations and agencies whose work contributes to the normal living of all. "
Fifty exhibitors
'Entreculturas 2012' will be held until Sunday 27 May with the participation of over 50 exhibitors from companies, institutions, consular delegations, federations, associations and NGOs.
During the days that remain open the sample, participants will be responsible for promoting social integration and to inform visitors about the products and services for immigrants.
The programming of the games 'Entreculturas' is completed with a series of parallel to the exhibition, among which conferences, a short film competition, panel discussions and film screenings.
They will also have a special role activities organized by consular delegations, such as Ecuador, which will hold events aimed at the citizens of this country, or that of Bolivia, which will screen the films' The day she died the silence 'and' The Cartagena brothers'.
Source: CARM