Lorca's Grave

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Kate

Posts: 1827
Joined: Jul. 8 2003
From: Living in Granada, Andalucía

Lorca's Grave

http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5geb6GNm_RClwfOPVu4ICAbK4r8IQ

So finally they are to search for the bodies of the victims of the Civil War. I am glad the family of Lorca realise this is not just about him. I never understood why they opposed it. I would have thought that a catholic family would have wanted him buried in consecrated ground and given a proper funeral not just left in a common grave dug by his murderers. I dont see why it should turn into any more of a spectacle than say visiting his house or birthplace. As it stands now the place where he was shot has been made into a memorial park and can be visited. On the anniversary of his death many of the flamencos of Granada gather there. I missed it this year but am told it went on all night, candles burning and cante jonda.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 18 2008 5:13:18

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RE: Lorca's Grave (in reply to Kate)

Hola Kate

I cannot understand how you can stand to live in Granada: it is very beautiful, but it gives me the creeps everytime I visit, thinking about the fascists who continue living and ruling behind this lovely fachada.

Suerte

Sean

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 19 2008 6:46:26

Kate

Posts: 1827
Joined: Jul. 8 2003
From: Living in Granada, Andalucía

RE: Lorca's Grave (in reply to Guest)

Hi Sean,

I dream about Cadiz but that wild wind just ruins my hair

Ay Granada, yeah the city that killed its poet but there are still enough artists, poets, dreamers and lovers here to compensate for the mallafolla, machoismo and fascismo.

Abrazos de Grana'

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 19 2008 10:34:46