Moscow to Present Latin American and Caribbean Culture

From 19 to 27 July, Moscow will host the Festival of Latin American and Caribbean Culture, according to TV BRICS. 

The main venue for the event will be the Hermitage Garden, where musical and dance performances, workshops, and animation programmes will take place on 19 and 20 July.

Representatives of the Government of Moscow and ambassadors of Latin American countries will take part in the opening ceremony. 

Musical groups and performers from Argentina, Venezuela, Peru, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Bolivia will appear at the festival.

Guests can look forward to dance workshops in tango, salsa, bachata, kizomba, and rumba, as well as sessions on creating jewellery, masks, painting fans, and crafting other souvenirs. 

A quest game called “Indian Village” and face painting will be organised for children. There will also be football freestyle and capoeira workshops. 

The programme will include performances, interactive activities, and training sessions for all those interested.

The festival’s lecture hall will offer talks on the history, language, and culture of the region; presentations on tourist routes and traditional cuisine; hands-on workshops; and meetings with embassy representatives.

The food court will serve dishes and drinks from Latin American and Caribbean countries, including ceviche, burritos, empanadas, chocolate, coffee, and cocoa.

In addition, the All-Russian State Library for Foreign Literature named after M. I. Rudomino will host a cultural and educational programme. 

It will feature lectures, film screenings, and presentations with the participation of ambassadors from Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Paraguay.

Then, from 22 to 27 July, the III Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival will take place. 

The programme will include 23 films from 11 countries, including Argentina, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador, and El Salvador.

The festival is organised by the Department for External Economic and International Relations of Moscow and the Moscow Centre for International Cooperation. 

The project is implemented with the support of the Moscow Department of Culture and the embassies of Latin American and Caribbean countries.