Mexican culture opens Iberoarte 2023 Crafts Fair
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With a representation of Mexican folklore as a tribute to the culture of that country, the XXI edition of the Ibero-American Crafts Fair Iberoarte began today in the city of Holguín, which will run until October 22.
The opening gala, held at the Expo Holguín fairgrounds, featured artists from the Rodrigo Prats Lyric Theater and the Caricare Duo, who recreated the traditions of the Aztec country in musical pieces and distinctive characters of the nation.
Manuel Hernández Ramos, director of the subsidiary of the Cuban Fund for Cultural Assets (FCBC) in the territory, in his opening remarks expressed that this meeting is an example of improvement for national and international artisans.
It also promotes the native traditions of different countries of the world and is dedicated to the days for National Culture and for the Triumph of the Revolution, he pointed out.
This event features the participation of artists from Havana and Las Tunas, as well as Peru and Mexico, who will market jewelry, textile clothing items and leather goods.
The Iberoarte 2023 Grand Prize will be awarded in the closing gala, scheduled at the Bariay Cultural Center, along with the awards in the categories of Best Stand and Best Work.
The opening gala was presided over by Arelis Marrero Guerrero, member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Manuel Hernández Aguilera, governor of Holguín, among other local authorities.
Sponsored by the FCBC, the Ibero-American Crafts Fair, held annually in the Cuban city of parks, promotes diverse artistic expressions and exchange between nations.
