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La Salzadella Welcomes Mexican and Spanish Rectors and Prepares 'Espai Mèxic'

A university delegation visits the town's Indiano heritage, including the Plaza de México, and the inauguration of an interpretation center is announced.

Facade of La Salzadella town hall with balcony and iron railings, bathed in afternoon sunlight.
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Facade of La Salzadella town hall with balcony and iron railings, bathed in afternoon sunlight.

A delegation of rectors and vice-rectors from universities in Mexico and Spain visited La Salzadella to explore its Indiano heritage, including the Plaza de México, and the inauguration of the Espai Mèxic is being prepared.

Within the framework of the II Summit of Rectors from Mexico and Spain 2026, hosted by the Universitat Jaume I, an institutional representation of Mexican and some Spanish universities visited La Salzadella. The purpose was to learn about its Indiano heritage, particularly the Plaza de México, which this year celebrates its 75th anniversary (1951-2026).
The visit, which brought together nearly 30 people, mostly Mexican, included explanations about La Salzadella's Indiano heritage. Participants took photos with the image of the Guadalupana and tasted local products in the Plaza de México. They also visited the main altar of the parish church, which houses an altarpiece of the Virgin of El Pilar and the Virgin of Guadalupe.
The UJI professor, Javier Soriano, explained the raison d'être of the Plaza de México. A son of one of La Salzadella's 'Indiano' benefactors, who promoted the construction of the plaza-garden, recalled that the works were carried out through voluntary community labor. The Indiano heritage is complemented by 24 limestone benches from Xert, engraved with the names of the Mexican companies that funded them, including many match factories and the Bimbo bakery.
The visit concluded with a family photo in front of the church's main altar. This image will serve as a graphic and historical document, commemorating two previous visits by Mexicans to the town: one in 1964 to see the Plaza de México and another in 1967 for the inauguration of the main altar, which was funded by Mexican entrepreneurs.
Coinciding with the Cherry Fair 2026, La Salzadella town council plans to inaugurate the Espai Mèxic on May 30. This interpretation center for the Plaza de México and La Salzadella's 'Indiano' heritage, located in the old Casa Abadía, will feature a permanent exhibition on the history and legacy of Tomás Molins and Daniel Montull. The project is a collaboration between the town council, an Encultura UJI project, the Universitat Politècnica de València, the Universitat de València, the Pegaso (UPV-UV) research group, and the residents of La Salzadella.
The UJI is hosting the meeting of Mexican and Spanish universities, bringing together 100 representatives, including 38 rectors, to promote university internationalization and strengthen the Ibero-American space for knowledge and higher education.

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