The Department of Social Services Cotillas Towers held at the school "Valentine Buendía" the "International Roma Day", which is commemorated every year on April 8.
Two gypsy social educators "FSG" taught a lecture to students of 6th of Primary Education, making a tour of its history, knowledge of the Roma community, origins, symbols, anthem, flag, stereotypes, communication campaigns discriminatory ...
As a postscript, the speakers talked about their experiences and a student center staged a performance demonstrating Flemish art, touching the drawer and dancing.
"The goal of a day so make more visible the efforts of so many gypsies who fight for a better future," said Councilwoman Maria Dolores Sanchez, who also attended the celebration.
"We have the collaboration of management and leadership of the center in such a positive experience that the need to develop strategies and resources to promote education supports, and improving professional qualifications and access to the labor market for this group" Sanchez explains.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Las Torres de Cotillas