At MARQ we are celebrating this weekend the 'World Down Syndrome Day' with a guided tour of the Ibero-Roman city of Lucentum, in the Tossal de Manises. Through this cultural activity, which will take place the next Saturday 23 March at 11:00 a.m.our museum aims to raise awareness and sensitise society about the reality, rights, capacities and worth of this group.
In this way, people with Down's Syndrome and their families who wish to participate will be able to enjoy a guided tour of the archaeological site in order to to know and understand what life was like in a Roman city in the 1st century AD..C. y strolling through its streets, thermal baths and forum.
The proposal, developed in collaboration with the Alicante Down's Syndrome Associationalso includes the activity 'Find Publiowhere participants will have to solve an enigma through games and riddles. This is a fun initiative that will allow them to enjoy a different experience and learn values of respect for archaeological heritage.
Those interested in obtaining more information about this free event can do so by calling the following telephone number 965.149.007 or by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
With this type of initiative, MARQ reinforces its commitment to disabled groups and continues to work on accessibility programmes such as key element of social inclusion and to ensure that everyone has access to the historical and artistic heritage of the province of Alicante. World Down Syndrome Day' takes place every year in Alicante. 21 March with the aim of raising public awareness towards the people who suffer from it.
