Bilbao
2004
Bilbao
Exhibition Centre (Barakaldo)
(BEC)
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Fosminer
is the longest running show in Spain, and it is the meeting point for all the
collectors who live in the north of Spain. This region was a major supplier of
widely recognized classic mineral specimens: Dolomite from Eugui, Sphalerite from
the Picos de Europa, Fluorite from La Collada, Berbes, the Villabona district,
Emilio mine, Jaimina mine... Nowadays, while almost all these famous localities
produce very few new specimens, the past activities mean that many people from
the north got involved in collecting minerals and have now formed a large group
of enthusiastic collectors. They always await the annual show in Bilbao as, for
them, it is the biggest 'rock' show of the year.
The
show was always held in the old convention hall in the center of Bilbao. Since
the convention hall was remodeled and moved to Barakaldo, which is just outside
the city, we have lost some of the atmosphere of the old shows. But we have gained
a far better space for the displays and visitors, as well as the chance of further
expansion.
The
new center is called the BEC (Bilbao exhibition centre) and it is modern and functional.
This year, while it was not fully ready and the show was held in a temporary area,
you can still see that it was a superb location. The next show will be held from
the 14 to 16 October 2005. A visit is well worthwhile.
The
two photos above show the general area near the BEC, which has a distinctive tower
(not yet finished) that you can see in the right hand photo.
The two photos
below show the area where we held the show, which while still a not finished do
let you see the quality of the final BEC.
Visitors
to the show, our stand and one of the many activities the enthusiastic organizers
arrange each year.
One has to point out, in the right hand photo, the well-known
collector from Barcelona, Jordi Gil, who seems to have grown some form of strange
objects on his head. Jordi, what on earth did your minerals get up to while you
were in Bilbao? Did they upset other collectors...?
While it was still not finished,
the BEC has been well designed with lots of hints of the past history of the area,
which are very closely related to iron mining. The mosaics on the walls try to
show some of this glorious history. Talking of glory the show must thank the many
people that put effort into offering prizes to the exhibitors and other groups.
In the right hand photo you can see the room where we met to hand out the prizes,
the prizes themselves and the helpers who gave them out.
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The
two photos above show the general area near the BEC, which has a distinctive tower
(not yet finished) that you can see in the right hand photo. |
|
Visitors
to the show, our stand and one of the many activities the enthusiastic organizers
arrange each year. |
|
While it was still not finished, the BEC has been well designed with lots of hints of the past history of the area, which are very closely related to iron mining. The mosaics on the walls try to show some of this glorious history. Talking of glory the show must thank the many people that put effort into offering prizes to the exhibitors and other groups. In the right hand photo you can see the room where we met to hand out the prizes, the prizes themselves and the helpers who gave them out. |
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