Breaking down stereotypes surrounding the African continent is the main aim of the exhibition, "Africa: house of words", organized by the Department of Education and Culture, within the series of exhibitions planned by the council on the occasion of Christmas, which meeting point will Casa Grande.
Until 22 December, children from Santomera, La Matanza and Sisco will have the opportunity to conduct an educational tour for the culture, history, fauna, rituals and folk traditions of the African continent, interacting with the activities proposed by the Lyrics, AFRICA.
Linking the geography of this continent from the scene of famous novels and movies like 'Five Weeks in a Balloon', 'Tarzan' and 'Out of Africa', an explanation of the symbolism of the characters in their tales and stories, including find the meaning of traditional proverbs tracks of a wise old man are some of the highlights.
Councillor for Education and Culture, Civic Maribel, said that "this exhibition about the children a different view of Africa, away from topics, giving them the opportunity to stimulate the intellect while having fun with each of the games offered."
In "Africa: a house of words" there is also room for some sculptures, paintings and photographs, the latter, accompanied by texts that reflect on the cost of health and the needs presented by the African continent "is a great opportunity to raise awareness socially our children ", was keen to stress the Councillor, Civic Maribel on a sample that can be visited from Monday to Saturday from 9 to 20 hours.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Santomera