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For twenty years, the Association Friends of Joguet Denia has been dedicated to rescue from oblivion one of the most interesting periods in the recent history of the city. The toy industry Dénia positioned as one of the main centers of toy production in the world. There were many families in the city who lived in this nice business and thanks to the association, its history has come to new generations.

As part of the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the association, its work has been compiled in an exhibition that opened on Friday December 2. The mayor of the city, Vicent Grimalt, Praised the commitment of the members of the association with juguetera history of Denia and his work in creating Toy Museum from the city. He also recalled the commitment of his government to "that Dénia's playful story is represented as it deserves".

Mayte Carrió, a member of the association, recalled how Juan Carrió, Santacreu and Sentí They were encouraged to create the association 20 years ago because they did not want the city's toy memory to end. His constant interest for this story to be recognized has achieved achievements such as the Toy Museum or the collection of pieces that they own in the association thanks to donations from individuals.

For its part, the curator of the exhibition, Mayte Madrid, made a historic journey from the time when the need in 1995, to create a museum with pieces representing the toy industry in the city was raised. In 1999, after much work, the Toy Museum today can be seen on the first floor opened Center d'Art L'Estacio. A museum acquisitions grows year after year and showing part of the heritage of the city.

Exhibition

The exhibition commemorates the 20 years of the association is divided into three rooms. At the entrance of the museum you can see several unique pieces, including two pieces loaned by the Museum of Carthage, car pedals Dianense factory Sahuquillo and ceded to the association believed press found it was in the Ferchen factory.

The left room focuses on activities, exhibitions, publications and exhibitions organized by the association. Collect a sample and selection of toys that have increased the bottom of the association through individuals who have collaborated with the association, as well as posters and photographs of memories.

Finally, the right room has been converted into a cinema in which promptly screened the documentary to be presented Wednesday on the history of the toy in Dénia.

Other commemorative activities

The hard work they have done over the last twenty years Friends of Joguet Denia has been reflected in an exhibition can be visited at in Center d'Art L'Estacio 8 until next January.

With this exhibition torn twentieth anniversary celebrations, which will be completed with the presentation of a documentary on Wednesday December 7; presenting a book on the wrists December 9 and XIX Old Toy Fair that will fill the street Marqués de Campo next December 10.