Archive for May 17th, 2008

Jacó will be the setting for nine days of fiesta and cultural activities

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

A week-long festival of audio-visual art will make its debut on May 24, significantly contributing to the cultural scene in Jacó.

The Primer Festival de Artes Audiovisuales de Garabito intends to draw the nation’s interest with a nine-day-long program involving all kinds of art from sculpture to circus.

Local artists and tourism workers have come together with the Municipalidad de Garabito to put on the show.

The grand opening will consist of a parade of 15 folkloric groups through the Avenida Pastor Díaz, starting at the Best Western Hotel and ending at the municipality building. It will be complete with mascaradas, carnival dancers and cimarronas, and will kick off at 10 a.m.

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