May 16-September 1 Treasures of Ancient Egypt exhibition in Lorca

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Visit the Semana Santa Museum to see beautiful recreations of Egyptian costumes, chariots and more

May 16-September 1 Treasures of Ancient Egypt exhibition in Lorca

The Museo Azul de la Semana Santa (MASS) in Lorca is hosting an exhibition titled ‘Our Treasures of Egypt’ between May 16 and September 1, 2024.

Lorca is no stranger to the culture of Ancient Egypt. In its famous Holy Week parades at Easter, you can see people dressed as Pharaoh Ramses II and his wife the beautiful Nefertari, and the famous Cleopatra.

For this reason, the Brotherhood of Labradores, Paso Azul de Lorca, has decided to organise a new temporary exhibition which shows off recreations of Ancient Egyptian clothing, jewellery and artefacts.

The exhibition, with the Spanish name ‘Nuestros tesoros de Egipto’, puts on display the crowns worn by Cleopatra and Meiamén, as well as precious works of goldsmithery and jewellery that can be seen at close quarters. In addition, the exhibition will house two Egyptian chariots, various Egyptian costumes and other pieces from the parades like spears, shields, feather fans and batons.

What’s more, until June 30, the museum will also be showcasing more than a hundred recreations of pieces from the collections of the Museums of Cairo, the Louvre and the British Museum.

The inauguration of the Our Teasures of Egypt exhibition will take place on Thursday 16 May at 7.30pm.

The Councillor for Tourism, Santiago Parra, who attended the presentation of these activities together with the president of the Brotherhood of Labradors, Paso Azul, Miguel Ángel Peña, said, “This exhibition will be a great boost for tourism in the city, as it can be visited during the Night of the Museums and also during the summer, which will be an important tourist and cultural attraction for tourists during the summer season. The combination of Treasures of Egypt and Our Treasures of Egypt will offer tourists a unique experience, thus boosting tourism and contributing to the economic development of the city.”

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The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites, and historic buildings, around which the modern City has built its tourism industry. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, the Jewish Quarter of the castle and Synagogue, Lorca Tourist Office Plaza de España, Colegiata de San Patricio, Museo de Arqueologico Municipal, Iglesia de San Francisco, Casa Huerto Ruano, Palacio de Guevara, Iglesia de San Mateo, Pósito de los Panaderos, Convento Virgen de las Huertas, Antiguo Convento de la Merced, Iglesia del Carmen and the Teatro Guerra.

Unfortunately Lorca has also been prone to natural disaster, suffering a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as an earthquake which measured 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives. Since this earthquake the city has been rebuilding, winning recognition for its Lorca, Open for Restoration initiative, which used the restoration of the city as a tourist attraction whilst it rebuilt its historical buildings, some of which are currently still not open.

Lorca Tourist Office The tourist office itself has temporarily relocated until the renovations are completed and is on Calle San Patricio near the church.

Lorca also has an area of coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, in the Sierra de Almenara, which includes the beaches of, Puntas de Calnegre, Baño de las Mujeres, San Lorca Tourist Office Pedro, El Siscal, Cala Honda, Cuartel del Ciscar, Junquera, Cala de la Gruta, Cala Leña, Los Hierros, Cala Blanca and Playa Larga, although many are accessible only through agricultural exploitations.

However, in spite of its many attractions, the name of Lorca is synonymous with Easter, (Semana Santa) its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status and famous throughout Spain. The week includes a Lorca Tourist Office series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.