Once again the city of Guanajuato is adorned in long banners celebrating the prestigious Cervantino Festival, considered one of the most important events throughout Mexico and Latin America. This year's festival is held in full force from October 12 through 30, with guests of honor like Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway and the Mexican state of Nayarit. Each of these countries allows visitors to enjoy some of their best artists. You'll see the Stockholm Jazz Orchestra, alternative Finnish band Rubik, and pianist Geir Henning Braaten from Norway, just to name a few. This year, the festival's theme revolves around the gifts of nature, creating consciousness about respect and love for the Earth through art. The magic of the Cervantino Festival transforms Guanajuato into a stage for music, food, traditions and excitement. The historic past of this Cultural Heritage Site city is revived with important events hold in the cobblestone streets, at the Alhondiga de Granaditas plaza, and in the city's oldest theaters and auditoriums.
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Once again the city of Guanajuato is adorned in long banners celebrating the prestigious Cervantino Festival, considered one of the most important events throughout Mexico and Latin America.
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