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May Cultural Festival
by Abraham Gutiérrez |
 All this month, Puerto Vallarta will be filled with artistic expression through a traditional festival that takes place as an extension of the May Guadalajara Cultural Festival organized by the Secretary of Culture of the State. Here it is organized by the Arts and Culture Department of the City Council with support from the private sector.This year's edition is part of the big celebrations of the bicentenial of Mexico's Independence and the centennial of the Mexican Revolution. The activities begin on Thursday May 13 and end on Monday May 31; the date which this Port was incorporated as a municipality in 1918 and named city in 1968. All events are free of charge. The extensive program includes film screenings, lectures, concerts, theater and dance. The guest country this year is Chile, which will be represented by talent such as DJ Bitman, He will be promoting his latest album "Colour", was named best of 2009 by the prestigious magazine Rolling Stone. He is also credited with creating the soundtrack for the film "Sabado" (Saturday), and his role in the production of music for the film "Secuestro" (Abduction). In addition, some of his songs have been chosen for creating popular music video games like The Sims and FIFA Soccer '09. Recently, the New York trio Beastie Boys asked DJ Bitman to remix the song "B Boys in the Cut." One of the qualities of their live show is that there are musicos on stage are surrounded by a Latin atmosphere: mixed voices, melodies and performance with turntables and electronic sounds. Another outstanding participant will be the Gajuca International Chilean experimental theater company with more than seven years of experience. They will perform the show "Mictlan the Ninth Circle." Their shows have been presented at major arts festivals in America, Europe and Asia. The company bases its performances on theater performance and Butoh dance technique, combining both disciplines in a changing artistic concept. Special Mexican guests will be the traditional mariachi band, "Los Tios" in the municipality of Villa Purificación; the ranchero duet "Centenarios" (Centenarians) from San Miguel Cuyutlán, Jalisco; also folk ballet, orchestra and choir of Tomatlán. Local representatives will be "Proyecto Tacos", and the dance academy "Pro-Dannza" and the local folk group "Xiutla." Here is the general program of activities for the May Cultural Festival venues, with dates and times where specified. For more information, go to the website: www.culturavallartaayuntamiento.blogspot.com or call: 223-0095 or 113-0107. Programa Ciclo de Cine "Festival Cultural de Mayo" Miércoles 5 de mayo: Pancho Villa, Antonio Banderas. Miércoles 12 de mayo: Zapata -El sueño del héroe, Alejandro Fernández. Miércoles 19 de mayo: La Soldadera, María Félix. Miércoles 26 de mayo: Así era Pancho Villa, Pedro Armendáriz. Explanada del Centro Cultural Cuale 8:00pm Jueves 13 de Mayo Pro-Danza Presentation of the Academy of Dance Arcos del Malecón 7:30pm Viernes 14 de Mayo Latin Bitman World renown Chilean DJ Arcos del Malecón 8:00pm Sábado 15 de Mayo Los Tíos Mexican Night with traditional Mariachi Arcos del Malecón 8:00pm Jueves 20 de Mayo Los Centenarios Ranchera Vocal and Harp Duet Arcos del Malecón 8:00pm Viernes 21 de Mayo Mictlán el 9º Círculo Butoh Experimental Theater & Dance Compañía Gajuca Internacional Hotel Holiday Inn 8:00pm Sábado 22 de Mayo Ballet Folclórico, Orquesta y Coro de Tomatlán Music and Dancable Performances Arcos del Malecón 8:00pm Jueves 27 de Mayo "La Comida y el Vino, una Bella Tradición" Conference and Wine Tasting Impartida por: Agustín Rodríguez e Ignacio Cadena Mezanine La Leche 8:00pm Viernes 28 de Mayo Proyecto Tacos Latin Rythms of our Coast Arcos del Malecón 8:00pm Sábado 29 de Mayo Grupo Folclórico Municipal Xiutla Performance of Traditional Mexican Dance Arcos del Malecón 8:00pm Lunes 31 de Mayo Celebrate Puerto Vallarta's Anniversary City Hall-Main Plaza |
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