The people who passed through the area of Plaza 25 de Mayo during the evening of this Monday, June 10, received a double surprise. In one of the corners of the most emblematic promenade in San Juan they installed a new corporeal sign with the logo of the Capital city. Added to this is that the mayor herself, Susana Laciar, was finalizing the details for this new attraction to begin operating.
Mayor Susana Laciar posed next to the new body. Photo: Gonzalo Medica / DIARIO HUARPE.
Laciar arrived at the site with part of his team of collaborators, the operators checked that the system was working well and the mayor herself was one of the first to take a photo next to this symbol. When people passing by saw her, many stayed to talk to the official who listened to her concerns and requests.
While the president was chatting with the neighbors, little by little, the sign began to attract the attention of people passing by and more than one took a photo alone or with the family. The sign is ideal for taking a good photo, it is more than a meter high, it is located at the intersection of Mendoza and Rivadavia and from that corner you can see Plaza 25 de Mayo in the background, with its traditional fountain with frogs.
After speaking with the neighbors, the mayor explained to HUARPE DIARY that this poster is part of the activities planned for the 462nd anniversary of the Foundation of San Juan. “I am happy that today we can have our corporeals that make up the identity of our City of San Juan. The entire province is represented here, it is San Juan, it is our Plaza 25 de Mayo, it is kilometer zero in front of our Cathedral,” he assured.
The lighting of the new sign is powered by solar panels. Photo: Gonzalo Medina / DIARIO HUARPE.
Regarding the corporeal structure, the official explained that the logo of the commune is represented there, symbolizing the four districts into which the department is divided, which include Desamparados, Trinidad, Concepción and Centro. “Added to this is the flower that is already a classic of Capital and that refers to the idea of an apartment that blooms together with the neighbors,” said Laciar, who added that the sign also takes care of the environment because the lighting is powered by six solar panels.
The celebrations
This Thursday, June 13, the 462nd anniversary of the Foundation of San Juan is commemorated and the commune planned a series of events that included the placement of the corporeal sign that took place this Monday.
- On Tuesday, June 11 at 9 p.m., the “Good Neighbor 2024” distinctions will be awarded at the Municipal Cinema Theater. This event honors citizens who stand out in their communities for their dedication and selfless work in pursuit of the common good.
- The next day, Wednesday the 12th, the “Illustrious Citizen” awards will be presented and at 9 p.m., the traditional Foundation Gala will begin at the Bicentenario Theater.
The lighting of the new sign is powered by solar panels. Photo: Gonzalo Medina / DIARIO HUARPE.
- The formal ceremony will be on Thursday at 9, in Plaza Juan Jufré. Then there will be the “San Juan, I choose you” Festival, from 12 to 6 p.m. This event will have the participation of the municipalities of the province that will be spreading their art, culture, tourist places and gastronomy. In addition, they will take the stage with departmental artists, folklorists and dancers.
- Finally, on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Plaza 25 de Mayo, San Juan residents will enjoy “San Juan, una Postal.” It is an exhibition of photographs of old San Juan, accompanied by an exhibition of vintage cars, and there will also be costumed actors and the participation of the San Juan Nuestro Tiempo Ballet. Roberto Suero, from the Museum of Photography, will participate in this intervention. This specialist will exhibit the original cameras used by the photographers who decided to take portraits in the square.
