The continuity of the Querétaro Experimental Festival, one of the most representative cultural events of the municipality, is being analyzed and could be transformed into a four-day event instead of the usual three months.
This was reported by Daniela Salgado Márquez, Secretary of Culture of the Municipality of Querétaro, who explained that this decision responds to the budget allocated to the festival, which previously involved an investment of 12 million pesos by Culture and 13 million pesos by the Ministry of Tourism.
As part of the actions they will seek to carry out to promote and strengthen the arts and culture within the seven delegations
Salgado Márquez explained that the intention of this reconfiguration is to optimize resources to create more cultural spaces and invest in local talent. Although the Querétaro Experimental Festival is not completely ruled out, the final decision on its format and duration will be defined in the coming weeks.
“We are prioritizing bringing high-quality activities to the seven delegations of the municipality with a more inclusive and decentralized approach,” she said.
Among the new proposals for 2025 is a traveling festival that will tour neighborhoods, colonies and communities, with monthly activities that will include music, film, and other artistic expressions. In addition, thematic festivals are planned, such as one in March focused on women, another in April aimed at children and the traditional Day of the Dead Festival, among others.
The Querétaro Experimental Festival, although still under evaluation, is expected to take place in May with a much shorter duration.
“We want to take advantage of the Experimental budget to diversify the cultural offering throughout the year and ensure that all communities can enjoy artistic events,” said the secretary.
The restructuring also includes film activities accessible to diverse communities, festivals celebrating the city’s anniversary, and programs such as “Arte en tu Calle” and “Vive tu Alameda,” designed to strengthen the participation of local artists.
Source: oem
