X Jornadas Íbero Romanas in Alhambra Emphasizes Historical Education and Entertainment
The ongoing X Jornadas Íbero Romanas in Alhambra blends historical education with entertainment, featuring a variety of cultural activities.
Key Points
- • Carmen Olmedo promotes the X Jornadas Íbero Romanas as a blend of education and entertainment.
- • The event focuses on the ancient city of Laminium and its historical significance.
- • Activities include guided tours, wine tastings, Roman rituals, and a gladiator show.
- • Government support emphasized for local cultural initiatives.
The X Jornadas Íbero Romanas, currently ongoing in Alhambra, Ciudad Real, combines cultural education with entertainment, culminating in a celebration of the ancient city of Laminium. Carmen Olmedo, the viceconsejera of Culture and Sports for the Government of Castilla-La Mancha, has urged locals and visitors to attend this vibrant event. It runs through Sunday, featuring activities designed to engage attendees in the historical themes of the region.
This year's festival shines a light on the theme of coin minting, celebrated for its connection to Laminium’s status as a significant settlement during Roman times, comparable to cities like Complutum and Toledo. During the opening, Olmedo, alongside mayor Isabel Merino, highlighted the support from local institutions and the dedicated work of the Asociación Alhambra Tierra Roja in organizing the event. She acknowledged the importance of such cultural initiatives in stimulating life in smaller towns, emphasizing collaboration among various stakeholders.
The event offers a rich array of activities that include guided tours, wine tastings, vivid reenactments of Roman rituals focusing on health and wine, and a Roman legion parade. Demonstrations of Iberian domestic practices, agricultural workshops, and a thrilling gladiator spectacle culminate the festivities, presenting an immersive experience into the era that shaped the region’s history.