The Archaeological Museum of Alicante commemorates the 8 March with a programme of activities, workshops and guided tours focusing on women from a historical perspective, in line with the exhibition 'Etruscans. The dawn of Rome' exhibition. In addition, the Juan Gil-Albert Institute of Culture of Alicante will offer on Wednesday a new session of the cycle 'Alicante en femenino' (Alicante in women) with the writer Sally Cortés in the municipality of Sant Joan.
The Vice-President and Member of Parliament for Culture, Julia ParraHe explained that "from centres of reference such as the Gil-Albert and the MARQ we want to contribute to the celebration of Women's Day with activities for all audiences that are committed to equality and the recognition of the role of women throughout history".
Under the slogan "Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow".MARQ's proposal aims to recognise the contribution of women from all over the world who are leading the efforts of women's rights activists. climate change response, mitigation and adaptation to build a more sustainable future. Taking advantage of the 'Etruscans' exhibition, the activities will focus on the figure of women in that society, in which they enjoyed greater freedom and participation than in other societies of the same period. They could have priestly functions, access to writing and education, as well as the right to own property.
During the morning there will be various guided tours for schoolchildren in the province and from 11:00 to 12:00 there will be on online workshop Women in Etruscan society" within the project "Women in Etruscan society". "A fairytale hospital". that the MARQ Foundation carries out with the Hospital Pedagogical Unit of the General University Hospital of Alicante Doctor Balmis.
In addition, the days 8, 12 y 13 March the MARQ will offer a broad perspective of the role played by women throughout history through an exhibition on the role of women in history. Interactive QR to tour the rooms of the permanent collection, together with workshops for children from 6 to 12 years old, in which they can discover Etruscan women, their life and customs and practise Etruscan writing.
On the other hand, the Juan Gil-Albert Institute will offer on Wednesday a new session of the cycle '.Alicante en femenino' (Alicante for women) with the writer Sally Cortésauthor of When the stars sing o Wings and a benchmark in the gypsy association Arakerandowhere she has been a mediator for 7 years and where she works for women's freedom. The day will also feature the participation of the flamenco harpist, composer and dancer Eve Matin who, at 27 years of age, has extensive experience in different facets of the musical field and has participated in numerous projects and works related to his specialities. The event will be held at the Centro Municipal de Mayores "Salvador Gosalbez Alberola" in Sant Joan.
