This Sunday begins the month in which the patron saint festivities take place The Independence of Guayaquiland one of the triggering moments of this achievement was the party at Villamil’s house, historically known as ‘Vulcan’s Forge’. This event takes its name from the concert offered by the Chamber Orchestra of the School of the Republic of France.

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Parsival Castro Pitaacademic director of the school, tells this newspaper that the recital will feature a moment of interaction with attendees, while the orchestra will perform a selected repertoire of waltz. “The audience gets the chance to dance waltz from the 1820s, and at some point during that dance there will be a toast by historian Melvin Hoyos Galarza, It is reminiscent of the same toast from 1820 when they fought for freedom,” Castro describes.

The dance corps of the Colegio República de Francia will also participate in this activity, dressed in historical costumes.

Castro explains that this event marks the beginning of a process of peace and freedom in the city, something that leaves a much-needed message today. “The two main events of the October feat were The Forge of Vulcano, and it was also the Glorious Dawn. These are the most historically charged events… Moreover, in Guayaquil a process of peace and freedom is beginning, and in these moments when the city is so ravaged by violence, it is good that the city has these environments of peace, because it strengthens an activity of non-violence.” expresses.

He ‘The Vulcano Forge’ Concert, under the guidance of the guest lecturer Manuel Mendoza this will be Sunday, October 1 at 11 a.m., in the MAAC lobby (Malecón and Loja). Free entrance. (JO)