FORO CULTURAL FLAMENCO 'MORÓN 2004'

Last March 19th in the city of Morón de la Frontera (Seville) the
FORO CULTURAL FLAMENCO “MORÓN 2004”, was founded as
a non-profit organization which hopes to cover the cultural need of conserving
the art of flamenco in this city.

Twenty-four founding members, including flamenco-followers and professional
artists associated with flamenco, participated in the founding assembly
wherein the statutes were unanimously approved and presented, to be duly
entered in the Registro de Asociaciones de Andalucía last April
13th.

The FORO CULTURAL FLAMENCO “MORÓN 2004” comes into
being with the intention of continuity, and hopes to fill a cultural vacuum
via the collection and safe-guarding of this city’s flamenco heritage,
supporting and projecting this heritage in order to contribute to the
development and promotion of its values.

One of the FORO’s principal objectives is the creation of a Flamenco
Cultural Center where a Program of Activities can be developed and implemented,
not only among the citizens of Morón, but within the flamenco community
at large. Activities designed to promote and support professionals and
local amateurs, uncover new talents and encourage study and investigation
of the history of flamenco in Morón de la Frontera will be the
backbone of the Program.

The necessary steps have been taken to formally request the use of adequate
premises to serve as headquarters for the Cultural Center where relevant
material may be exhibited and the Program of Activities be developed.

Preparations are under way for the official presentation of the FORO
to the media to be announced in the near future.

Morón de la Frontera, May 1, 2004

Pedro Ortiz, President
Estela Zatania, Press and communications