Darth Vader crossing General Paz Avenue along the pedestrian path. The imperial soldiers of his guard, stopping to eat popcorn at the door of the cinema. The passers-by filming and taking selfies with the iconic characters of the star wars saga, which crosses eras. This was the celebration of “Star Wars day” in Córdoba, as each May 4th.
Julio Nieva, fan of history of the fight between good and evil in the universe, which captivated adults and children for almost five decades, from that unforgettable premiere in 1977, is the collector in Córdoba with the most costumes of the characters in the saga.
One more time he donned the cape and helmet of Darth Vader, one of the most fearsome and adored villains of the history of cinema, and commanded his entourage to the halls of the Grand Rex, the epicenter of the galactic meeting in the capital of Cordoba.
WHY STAR WARS DAY IS CELEBRATED ON MAY 4
The occurrence arose May 4, 1979, a couple of years after the release of George Lucas’ film, which broke popularity records. A publication in the british newspaper London Evening News of that day he alluded to the fact that members of the Conservative Party of the United Kingdom congratulated Margaret Thatcher for her position as prime minister of the country.
“May the 4th Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations”, said the writing, which gave rise to a play on words with “may the force be with you”, a famous phrase of the saga: “May the Force be with you.”