Friday May 20, 2022 11:34 a.m.
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President Griselda Martínez recognized, on the first day of the Manzanillo Book Fair 2022, various exhibitors and masters in the art of letters who, with their creations, invite readers to learn about and experience different social, economic and of spirituality.
This cultural agenda, mainly to strengthen the taste for reading and the world of letters, in its evening stage, managed to gather hundreds of people who gathered at Plaza Juárez, to witness book presentations, interact with their authors , to meet them, but they also enjoyed everything that is offered at the same time; crafts and products that are promoted through the program For the love of Manzanillo Consume Local, and also through the workshops that are taught to create and let the imagination fly in the making of soap or cardboard pieces.
As part of the book presentations, this Thursday afternoon Dr. Celestino Núñez Mata spoke about part of his work, short stories that he has printed in a text, and in which he reflects realities from his perspective as a psychiatrist who is his profession, which makes for a unique read. He exposed the stories of an Ecuadorian journalist who goes to the community of Canoas because nature as a whole loses its conditions and changes drastically due to the intention of mining in the place. Also, he spoke about his story The Bride Who Came Back, where he manifests a physical condition of someone who takes his own life due to a mild brain deficiency, wrapped in a common and country story. President Griselda Martínez presented an award for her participation in the Manzanillo Book Fair 2022.
Likewise, in Forum B, of this fair, Dr. Andrés Peñaloza gave a conference on Adam Smith, a merchant with moral sentiments, according to the exhibition the price of all merchandise is made up of wages, profit and rent, Concepts defined as the three original sources of all income and of all exchange value. According to the author’s assessments on the matter, economic progress occurs in favor of the free market. The issue forced criticism of the doctrines of political economy, which was worth different points of view among the public. At the end of the presentation, Mayor Griselda Martínez gave an award to the speaker, who also serves as Senior Official of the Manzanillo City Council.
As a last event, and already at night, by the Tequio of San Miguel de Allende, the play, Vicar mother, lioness of the country, was presented, five actors, characterized for different stages of the life of the “Sweet mother of the homeland” showed the example of honor and dignity of this woman, who was essential to give her independence from our country. In the phases of this staging, it was possible to enjoy the elaboration of the response letter that she makes to Lucas Alamán, when she is judged, when she flees and after difficult moments she reunites with her soul mate, Andrés Quintana Roo . “Our house lacks a homeland and our homeland, too. Deaths and deceptions our nation has suffered, we are the ones who harm our brother out of misery and ambition”, quoted the actress giving life to Vicario. After the applause of the public, this artistic group received a well-deserved recognition from the Manzanillo City Council.
The Manzanillo Book Fair 2022 agenda will continue throughout the weekend with many activities and surprises for the whole family.
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The 2022 Book Fair managed to gather hundreds of people; Mayor recognizes its exhibitors