What during Nearly a century ago It was a Military detachment In laura del rio, MatalanaWhere thousands of young men performed their military service, it was transformed into an entertainment area. This transformation took place over 23 hectares … The opening of the territory took place in a special way: with a display and projection of a documentary Titled “La Matalana: Everything for the Country”. The legacy of Laureño’s powder keg in Goya’s cinema and on open day.
The audio and video were coordinated and produced by municipality To the object of power Preserve memory From what was secreted from it artillery Thousands of soldiers, corporals and military commanders passed through it. Thus, in addition to a historical part, which contextualizes this space, and another pictorial part, the testimony of people who served in the “army” there and some of the leaders has been included. Among them was a lieutenant at the time Antonio Caballero – The current commander – and the then captain Andres Marquez -Today the leader-. They both agreed that each of them stages They were in front of the powder store Hello good They are very memorable, even though they have great responsibility, Not just because of the ammunition but because they were responsible More than a hundred young people So, in a way mandatory, They had to perform military service. Thus, in the documentary, some Laurinos whose military destination was Matalana also speak Eduardo Garcia Oliver, jose antonio campos, Francisco Cuevas Or Jose Garcia.
The connection with the city was such that the doctor Jose Antonio Heras (RIP) He was always willing to help soldiers who needed him no matter the time. For this reason Lt. KnightTo thank you for everything you have done over the years and continue to do, interested To get the cross of Military Merit Medal with White Badge And it was Granted It was imposed during the period when the aforementioned command was no longer in the detachment, but Captain Marquez was in charge. His son AlvaroHe talks about this fact in the documentary, remembering and acknowledging it His father was happy He practices his profession as a doctor and offers his service to those who have passed through the powder keg as surrogate individuals.
Likewise, this union between the municipality and the detachment is also verified with Captain Marquez and his family. Since it once closed its doors as a military place, it had a different fate despite its founding Lives in Laura del RioIt is where he still lives and where his three daughters married and had children.
town mayor, Antonio in loveHe also recalls in the video and audio clip what the powder store was like when they decided to convert it, completely abandoned, and of no use. Since becoming mayor, his goal has been to reclaim this space, which is now feasible and already includes sports fields. acknowledges that “this activity Another step in recovery And promote one of the most unique places in our municipality: the old Matalana Military Detachment. The premiere of the documentary and this open day allow us Remember the storyUnderstand its importance and, above all, look to the future with enthusiasm.
The City Council of Lora del Río has promoted several investment plans aimed at rehabilitating these military facilities, located in more than 800 hectares of public forest Dehesa Matalana. “We have already retaken various areas of the old detachment, and our goal is clear: It turns This space is in Tourism, cultural and environmental resources reference. Matalana is part of our identity and collective memory. “Its reassessment bets on the heritage, sustainable development and new opportunities of Lora del Río,” says Councilor Lora.
The mayor, center with parliamentarian Dolores Bautista, part of the municipal corporation, and the makers and protagonists of the documentary
Open day
The commanders, soldiers, mayor and deputy are in the canteen area where they keep the tiles with the powder keg shield
A little history
Moment of explanation of the guided tour of the La Matalana detachment