The association "Diola community in the Region of Murcia-Diamoral" has begun on the morning of December 9 Friday its "Cultural Day" in the House of Culture "Pedro Serna" Las Torres de Cotillas.
This proposal, which was opened by Mayor Torrena, Domingo Coronado, with the collaboration of the Federation of Community Associations in Spain Diola "FACODE" and sponsored by the local council and offers activities such as lectures, discussions, audiovisual, dances ... "With this appointment we will explain who we are, show our values ​​and our culture, as an integration tool," says a "Diamoral."
Thus the day today has benefited from the general assembly "FACODE", which have submitted their work, while on Saturday December 10th will be held on the second day will feature several events: at 11 hours talk "Casamance, cultural and human aspects" by a Senegalese journalist, at 12 pm will present a documentary on Casamance, after which there will be a discussion and workshops on employment.
After lunch, scheduled for 15 hours, will resume at 17:30 hours activities by cultural activities (dance, music, etc..) Up to 21 hours, closing hours these days.
Respect for the values
The diols are the main ethnic group of Casamance, a region in southern Senegal where Muslims and Christians live together.
"The diols are exceptional workers, very respectful of the values ​​of the ancestors and tradition," say from this group, where they explain that constitute partnerships "to help, maximize social cohesion and, above all, get along with host society. "
Source: Ayuntamiento de Las Torres de Cotillas