Festivals

 

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Fiesta de la Guelaguetza, photo from viveoaxaca.org

In my short stay in this city, I have noticed the large number of events that happens every day, food, dancing, music, art, culture … Anyway, all these proposals made me think of the most important events we have in Mexico and that someday you should know.

International Film Festival of Morelia,

This event takes place every year between the months of October and November in the city of Morelia Michoacan and is listed as the most important of Mexico. This event brings together the most important film directors in the world, who come to see the new proposals for short films and Mexican features. For a week, the city of Morelia becomes home to glamorous parties and meetings with invited guests, some of them are Jennifer Lawrence, Alfonso Cuaron, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Quentin Tarantino, Guillermo del Toro, Gus Van Sant, among many others. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a lot of movies in local cinemas.

http://www.moreliafilmfest.com

International Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato,

This event takes its name from the renowned Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and his wonderful work “Don Quijote de la Mancha”. It is perhaps the most important cultural festival in Mexico and is performed in the city of Guanajuato in October. During three weeks you can enjoy different art exhibitions, including theater, dance, opera, music, literature and poetry. With the presence of international artists and framed by the wonderful baroque architecture of a city that will captivate you.

If you want to know the program and dates of this event, visit:http://www.festivalcervantino.gob.mx

Cumbre Tajin in Veracruz,

The perfect fusion of contact with nature, history, culture and art. It takes place during the spring equinox in March of each year. The event take place in Papantla Veracruz, so you’ll have three days to charge you a lot of positive energy in its archaeological ruins. You can also enjoy the participation of thousands of artists who gather to recognize the legacy of the Totonac culture wich is an ethnic group of Veracruz, recognized as world heritage. The events occur in three different scenarios, which are the Takilhsukut Theme Park, the archaeological site of El Tajin and Papantla. Here you can learn more about the indigenous cultures of the region as their spiritual rituals, food, dance and enjoy daily concerts of international artists such as Icelandic singer Bjork and The Smashin Pumpkins, to name some.

http://www.cumbretajin.com

Guelaguetza Festival in Oaxaca,

You can find a combination of drinks, delicious mexican cuisine, tradition and dance on July 25 and August 1st, in the city of Oaxaca. This is an event organized by the state government and is an artistic presentation of more tan 50 villages from 17 ethnic groups in the state, performing traditional dances and typical rituals of their regions, in a show of more than 4 hours to fully enjoy.

http://www.viveoaxaca.org/p/guelaguetza2016.html

Guadalajara International Book Fair,

This year from November 26 to December 4, will be held the 19th edition of the International Book Fair in the city of Guadalajara Jalisco, is the largest gathering of publications in Latin America, which brings together more than 40 countries presenting lectures, panel discussions, interviews and workshops, giving new titles and awards in various categories to the most outstanding writers, also held concerts, exhibitions and other artistic and cultural activities. If you are a lover of literature, this is your event.

https://www.fil.com.mx

Harvest Festival in the Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California Norte,

It is one of the best events for  wine experts, it takes place during the month of agosoto, in the region of Valle de Guadalupe, combining the best gastronomy and producing wine houses in the region, with artistic and cultural activities for 3 weeks. You can attend the various tastings offered by more than 50 brands and most renowned sommeliers in the country.

http://www.discoverbaja.com/event/fiestas-de-la-vendimia-2016/

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Voladores de Papantla, photo from Cumbre Tajín Facebook
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Festival Internacional Cervantino, photo from El Sol De México.

 

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