The Asturias Trade Fair It is one of the economic engines of the Asturian summer and, as such, it continues its course. Its organizers consider the celebration practically safe, although the first cancellations are beginning to appear. One of the expected returns in the summer appointment was that of Oviedo. After a few years of tug of war, the capital was going to return but the crisis of the coronavirus It has forced a change in the order of priorities. The town It will not be at the Luis Adaro Fairgrounds. The Councilor for Tourism and Congress, Alfredo García Quintana, has assured in statements to BE Gijón what they do “for liability”.
The capital was to be located in front of the Central Pavilion and had budgeted a game of 150.000 euros for the preparation of a stand where the artistic direction, installation and disassembly were included. He proceedings had started his administrative procedure on February 20 but now he is paralyzed. To the 150,000 euros was added an item, still undefined, for activities and content. With the cancellation after the pandemic, Oviedo is already thinking about the appointment of 2021 where they advertise their I return “with more force if possible”. Sources consulted by BE Gijón they point out that the return from the municipality to the Fair is with vocation of continuity. Therefore, the objective is to be able to negotiate a stable point instead of a removable stand.
The exit from the capital is the first major confirmed absence. For now, there have been no further announcements.
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