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A bronze image of two meters representing St. James as a pilgrim, "Homage to the Pilgrim", by Juan José Quirós, chaired today the entrance to the town from Sandoval Avenue to the sea in the background.
Coinciding with the feast of Santiago to be held today, the mayor, Pepa García and artists have found the sculpture "which purports to be a reference to Santiago de la Ribera," the Mayor said after praising the work of Quiros.
Juan José Quirós who has spent a year carving the image, did not hide his satisfaction at having his work "in this town that I feel very connected" and recalled that 10 years ago made an image for the Brotherhood of Santiago and San Blas , which is Honorary Brother, and you can see the Head of the altar of the church of Santiago.
Quiros noted that the work "is a tribute to those who work, day after day, to make a better society.
It is a tribute to peace.
This walker has a sculptural and social sense, and that is what we are saying this man of bronze. "
Quirós highlighted the tension that tried to convey to the hand that tends the Pilgrim "inviting to pick it up and walk with him."
The sculptor, classical training, which has drawn on the Baroque school of Murcia, and is considered one of the greatest examples of sculpture today Murcia, known for last "a very special feature of this work, which is to form part and be a member of Santiago de la Ribera. "
Quirós the opening ceremony concluded with a "Viva Santiago", which was answered by the large audience.
The work rests on a stone on which the Association of Camino de Santiago in Santiago de la Ribera under the kilometer 0 of the pilgrimage route between San Javier and Santiago de Compostela.
Source: Ayuntamiento de San Javier
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