Opening of a significant exhibition
On Friday 24 January, at six in the afternoon, the Espai Ermengol in La Seu d’Urgell will open its doors to an exhibition that promises to be a point of reflection on the recent history of Catalonia. Entitled ‘Where are they? 85 years of exhumations of mass graves from the Civil War in Catalonia’, the inauguration will be attended by the Director General of Democratic Memory, Xavier Menéndez, and the mayor Joan Barrera.
Key dates and access to the exhibition
Visitors will be able to enjoy the exhibition from January 24 to March 22 on the third floor of the space. Admission is free, allowing everyone to access this important exhibition.
Guided tours to delve deeper into the topic
In addition, free guided tours have been organized, led by the historian Pau Chica. These sessions will take place on three dates: January 31, February 22 and March 14, offering a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the contents of the exhibition.
The search for truth: Stories of the missing
The question that gives the exhibition its name, ‘Where are they?’, resonates in the hearts of thousands of people seeking answers about their loved ones lost during the Spanish Civil War. Many of them, murdered in tragic conditions, remain without a known resting place.
A Focus on Collective Memory
This exhibition aims to inform society about the initiatives of the Generalitat to address the situation of mass graves and the exhumations that began during the war. Through specific examples, the stories of families who have tirelessly searched for their missing relatives are highlighted.
A tribute to the victims and their families
In addition to being a source of information, the exhibition serves as an emotional tribute to all those families who still live with the pain of loss. Attendees will be able to discover how exhumations are carried out and what is done with the remains found, as well as the difficult identification process.
A collective project to remember and recognize
With a design that includes six areas focused on mass graves, the disappeared and their families, the exhibition is a creation of the General Directorate of Democratic Memory, curated by historian Queralt Solé Barjau. A proposal that not only seeks to remember, but also to promote reflection and dialogue about the past.