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Councilman Youth council of Lorca, Augustine Llamas, has announced a new youth exchange organized by the Department under the "Youth in Action".

This is the third exchange by the Consistory during this summer.

Llamas said that "from now until August 10 Lorca 5 youth involved in this exchange that takes place on the Greek island of Tinos. 35 young people from Finland, Portugal, Slovenia, Italy, Greece and Spain will share their experiences in this coexistence whose central theme is the craft. "

Because of the importance of craftsmanship lorquina "our youth representatives presented three workshops traditional crafts municipality, making rugs, pottery and esparto work," said the mayor.

In addition to raising awareness of the local crafts and to learn from other countries, Llamas pointed out that "coexist well with local craftsmen for this to become a cultural link between European citizens."

Within the program of trade will also hold a traditional night of each country in which young people talk about their place of origin.

The council has noted that "representatives Lorca focus this activity on Lorca earthquake of May 11 and screened several videos to give young Europeans know the impact of earthquakes."

This exchange has received over 200 applications for participation through Informajoven and Intercultural Cazalla website that manages exchanges between the City and Europe.

In addition to this experience, before the summer ends Lorca youth will participate in three meetings abroad, specifically in Celje (Slovenia), Sardinia (Italy) and Bodrum (Turkey).

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca