Beautification includes work on sculptures and kiosk
Painter Antonio López Vega and acting delegate Maximiano Macías Arceo, during the maintenance of the sculpture «Tlaloc». Photo: Sofía Medeles.
Sofia Medeles (Ajijic).- This week work began on the beautification of the main square of Ajijic prior to the Easter vacation when a large influx of visitors is expected.
Acting Delegate Maximiano Macias Arceo confirmed that April tourism season, including the events organized by the group Passion of Christ, such as the Kermes to support the sick of the population, will draw big crowds and the plaza will be ready for them.
«A large tourist presence is expected for these Easter vacations, so we want the main plaza to be in the best possible condition. All will bring visitors from Ajijic as well as tourists.»
Macías Arceo noted that the work consists of maintenance for the four sculptures in the space, the retouching of the painting of the roof of the kiosk and the cleaning of the terrace and the sides of the planters.
The artists themselves will work on their own sculptures, of which two were created by Antonio López Vega, one by Ricardo González González and one by Estela Hidalgo. The necessary materials will be provided.
López Vega has already started work on his sculptures. One is located in front of the cultural center and the other on Parroquia Street. The painter from Ajijic explains: «The first one, Michi-Cihualli, has been in the plaza for approximately ten years. It was varnished with linseed oil and has gone two years without maintenance. The «Tláloc» is seven years old, and also two years without maintenance. It was originally made of mango root, but the wood rotted and now it is a fiberglass mold; this one will only be painted.»
López Vega invited the public to visit the delegation building on the plaza if they want to support the restoration work with donations.
Translated by Elisabeth Shields
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