He Dance of the Matlachines and the presence of Huehuesemblematic figures of the Xantolo festivalwere presented at the desfile LUMA8 Arts in the Dark in Chicago, Illinois, where they managed to captivate Mexicans and people of various nationalities who reside in this city in the United States.
The Secretary of Culture, Mario García Valdesexplained that these activities were carried out following the instructions of Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona, as part of the cultural program “Xantolo lives in Chicago”.
Xantolo Festival in Chicago’s Arts in the Dark Parade (Courtesy)
The objective is to preserve the culture, traditions and Day of the Dead festivitieswhile cultural ties are strengthened with Potosinos living abroad, bringing them closer to their roots.
Xantolo Festival in Chicago’s Arts in the Dark Parade (Courtesy)
What is the Arts in the Dark parade about? The Xantolo festival arrives in the United States
He desfile Arts in the Dark is an event that brings together recognized cultural institutions and organizations of Chicagoas well as programs for young people and emerging artists from various fields.
Each year, it attracts an audience of approximately 60 thousand peoplewho enjoy floats, puppets and creative performances that travel along historic Steve Street, transforming the environment into a vibrant space of cultural expression.
Mario García Valdes He highlighted that the participation of the Xantolo festival in this event not only seeks to preserve and disseminate Mexican traditions abroad, but also to promote tourism in San Luis Potosí.
Xantolo Festival in Chicago’s Arts in the Dark Parade (Courtesy)
It is expected that, by showing the cultural richness of the Huasteca potosina in Chicagothousands of foreign visitors will be encouraged to travel to the state next year.
In this way, the cultural program “Xantolo lives in Chicago” not only serves to strengthen ties with the countrymen, but also to project the richness and cultural diversity of Mexico internationally.
Xantolo Festival in Chicago’s Arts in the Dark Parade (Courtesy)
Cultural exchange at events like Arts in the Dark is an opportunity to keep traditions alive and attract new perspectives on Mexican culture.