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The work, divided into two volumes and consists of 854 stories, allows us to know or remember stories of oral tradition through a thematic order, at the same time gives us the opportunity to compare similar stories but with a different geographical origin, which they have been passed down from generation to generation

Councilwoman Policy Staff, Fátima Mínguez, participated this afternoon in the presentation of "The folktale of Lorca," Anselmo Sánchez Ferra, and edited by the Murcian Journal of Anthropology, which has been released within the activities that throughout this week they are being held to commemorate the "Active Aging week".

Fátima Mínguez said that "due to the work developed by the author have been able to gather 854 traditional folktales, published in two volumes, thanks to the intervention of 214 over 19 lorquinas villages. They are stories with a great oral tradition represent a rich legacy passed down from generation to generation. "

The Edil of Staff stressed that "through the pages of" The folktale of Lorca "allows us to know or remember these stories through a thematic order, at the same time we have the opportunity to compare similar stories but with a different geographical origin ".

Minguez said that "the major participants enjoyed Lorca rescuing and sharing these stories, fact also very important because it is essential to listen to our elders who have much to say and, as we all know, are the voice of experience".

Councilwoman Policy Staff explained that "from the Department of the Mayor were acquired 20 copies in order to deliver them to the various associations of older participants to have the opportunity to remember their collaboration and entertained with stories of other councils . Likewise also they are distributed in Lorca libraries for all residents of our city have the opportunity to see this work as interesting as important. "

Fátima Mínguez, finally, wanted to offer his congratulations to the author and the Murcian Journal of Anthropology for making this publication of much interest for lovers of both literature and traditions.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca