‘The Travellers on the Winnipeg’, a story of exile
The exhibition at the Palau Robert tells the story of a group of republicans who left for Chile after the Spanish Civil War.
One of the most hotly-debated topics today is the status of refugees from different vulnerable communities around the world. Nonetheless, this situation is not new but has been happening for centuries and centuries. The Palau Robert is recounting a story about the time in history when people from our country were forced to seek refuge elsewhere. It is called The Travellers on the Winnipeg. On the 80th anniversary of the journey to exile (1939). The exhibition tells how a group of 2,500 republicans in French concentration camps after the Spanish Civil War managed to set sail for Chile. This was partly thanks to the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, who suggested renting the Winnipeg, an old French vessel, to carry all the exiles from near Bordeaux to Valparaíso. This show is designed to be an exercise in historical memory on the 80th anniversary of the voyage.
The Travellers on the Winnipeg compiles a host of images of the journey, as well as official documents, texts about it by Neruda, illustrations, maps and press clippings from the period, all of which is divided into three sections called Solidarity, Epic and Outcomes. You can enjoy this exhibition from 6 June to 1 September, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm and Sundays from 9 am to 2:30 pm. As mentioned above, it is at the Palau Robert.
Just like all the shows at the Palau Robert, it is free of charge. You can find more information on the Palau Robert website.