(ANS – Santa Clara) – An exhibition by comic-strip artist Alfredo Martirena opened on 16 August in Santa Clara, Cuba. It is called “We are heirs to his pedagogy” and it is in honour of the second year of preparation for the Bicentenary of the birth of St John Bosco in 2015.

The Salesian Santa Clara Parish surprised the faithful with this display by famous comic-strip artist Alfredo Martirena. He has presented various facets of Don Bosco's life, highlighting his educational experience and his efforts for the most disadvantaged.

At the end of the evening Mass, A video made by Yoisel Fuentes and the Fr José Vandor Communication Centre was shown. The video clearly showed the reasons why the famous artist had put the exhibition together.

The 16 panels are in response to a project coordinated by Fr Guillermo García Montaño SDB, illustrating advice or messages of Don Bosco's which are an expression of Salesian pedagogy. This is the central theme of the second year of Bicentenary preparation.

Once the ribbon was cut and the show was on, faithful and other visitors could admire the work. It will remain open for some time, then will be produced via the various information Bulletins around Cuba.

Published 22/08/2012