The participation of more than one hundred foreign guests from Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, and Venezuela will distinguish the 32nd edition of the Romerías de Mayo (May Pilgrimages). Which will once again arrive in Holguin between the 2nd and 8th of this coming month.
Yakelín Tapia Aguilera, Provincial Director of Culture in Holguin. Emphasized in a press conference that the confirmed foreign attendance to date is higher than in previous editions. Where the consequences of COVID-19 were still being felt. Thus reaffirming the international character of the festival.
For his part, Armando Ruiz Olivera, president of the Hermanos Saíz Association (AHS) in Holguin. Reported that more than 350 Cuban artists and 100 guests from all the country’s provinces will arrive in the City of Parks to gather at the more than 20 cultural venues planned for the celebration.
He confirmed that the following events will be held: the Memoria Nuestra Conference on Thought; the Palabras Compartidas literary space; the Bloguerías de Mayo media event; Babel, a hub for the visual arts, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary on this occasion. Cámara Azul, an audiovisual gathering; and events focused on music: Destrabando la Trova, Quiero una Canción, Rockmerías, and Electroromerías.
Yasel Toledo Garnache, national president of the AHS, highlighted the need, through the Festival. To showcase new cultural management platforms for young creators from around the world. Focused on borderless artistic distribution and expansion.
In exclusive statements to CNA, Toledo Garnache highlighted the opportunity to return to Holguin every May due to the reception the people give to the evento. The scope and level of national and international attendance it receives each year, and he valued the integration of local institutions and organizations that support its development as essential.
The 32nd edition of the Romerías de Mayo, dedicated to the cultural industries and supporting young artists. Also brings together the country’s best creators and artists along with those from other nations to make Holguin the venue for the World Festival of Young Artists.
With information from CNA
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernández
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