The main stage will be the Hermitage Museum Garden, a space where musical and dance performances, master classes, and entertainment programs will be held, according to the multinational channel TVBrics.
Representatives of the Moscow government and ambassadors of Latin American countries will attend the opening ceremony of the festival that will feature performances by musical groups and artists from Argentina, Venezuela, Peru, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Bolivia.
Guests will enjoy master classes in dances such as tango, salsa, bachata, kizomba, and rumba, as well as workshops on creating jewelry, masks, hand-painted fans, and other handcrafted souvenirs.
For children, an adventure titled “Indigenous Village” and face-painting activities will be organized. There will also be master classes in freestyle soccer and capoeira, with exhibitions, interactive sessions, and training sessions open to the public.
The festival’s conference hall, which will host meetings with embassy representatives, will offer talks on the region’s history, languages, and culture, presentations of tourist routes, and traditional cuisine.
The food court will feature typical dishes and drinks from Latin America and the Caribbean, including ceviche, burritos, empanadas, chocolate, coffee, and cocoa.
Additionally, the Russian State Library of Foreign Literature of the Russian Federation will host exhibitions and workshops. Rudomino will feature a cultural and educational program that will include lectures, film screenings, and presentations with the participation of the ambassadors of Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Paraguay.
The 3rd Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival will also take place from July 22 to 27, featuring the screening of 23 films from 11 countries, including Argentina, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador, and El Salvador.
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