Overview

• The inauguration at Guanajuato’s Alhóndiga de Granaditas featured more than 160 performers in a collective son jarocho program.
• Around 80 children from four Semilleros Creativos ensembles from Zozocolco de Hidalgo, San Andrés Tuxtla, Naranjos Amatlán and Cosoleacaque took the stage.
• Leading groups included Mono Blanco, Caña Dulce Caña Brava, Son de Madera and the Andrés Huesca harp ensemble, with repertoire spanning iconic sones.
• Federal culture officials said this year prioritizes collaboration between visiting companies and local artists across the schedule.
• The festival now proceeds with 17 days of programming hosting roughly 3,400 artists, including street showcases by the Veracruz delegation and the United Kingdom as guest country later in the run.