Fosminer 2005
Bilbao
Exhibition Centre (Barakaldo)
(BEC)
(esta página en español)
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.
With
the BEC-Bilbao Exhibition Centre now fully operational, the show was held in Pavilion
2 of the BEC, a large, modern and functional hall.
In these three photos you can
see some shots of Pavilion 2. It is very large and spacious, although for all
that from time to time the show was very full.
A neat feature of the show is the number of
institutions that have stands, which add another theme of interest for visitors.
This year the most notable stand was that
of the Atapuerca Foundation, due to its international reputation as well as the
well designed layout.
It looks like both the cephalopods and ancient
inhabitants of Spain are both very pleased with the show.
The pleasant 'at home' feeling as well as
the new exhibitors, who added a wider range of material than in previous shows,
mean that the show is firmly established as the best in Northern Spain and that
people will look forward to future shows.
The local
press and TV did a good job of promoting the show. As good example is this page
from the newspaper Deia, in which the reporter colorfully describes the general
feel of the show as well as the hobby of collecting minerals.
Abur
(as the say locally)...
Home Page
| Mineral
specimens |About Fabre
Minerals
| Order form | Forum | Feedback | Client's
Comments | Search
All pictures, text,
design © Fabre Minerals 1996-2023
Fosminer 2005
 |
Bilbao Exhibition Centre (Barakaldo)(BEC) |
 |
(esta página en español)
|
|
In these three photos you can
see some shots of Pavilion 2. It is very large and spacious, although for all
that from time to time the show was very full.
|
|
A neat feature of the show is the number of
institutions that have stands, which add another theme of interest for visitors.
|
|
The local
press and TV did a good job of promoting the show. As good example is this page
from the newspaper Deia, in which the reporter colorfully describes the general
feel of the show as well as the hobby of collecting minerals.
|
|
Abur
(as the say locally)...
|
Home Page | Mineral specimens |About Fabre Minerals | Order form | Forum | Feedback | Client's Comments | Search
|
All pictures, text, design © Fabre Minerals 1996-2023 |