Independence Festivals Now Cartagena's Heritage: Dumek Turbay Signs Agreement
The November 11th Independence Festivals are now officially declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of the District of Cartagena, after Mayor Dumek Turbay sanctioned the agreement recently approved by the District Council this Monday.
TL;DR
- The November 11th Independence Festivals have been declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of the District of Cartagena.
- Mayor Dumek Turbay sanctioned the agreement, which was previously approved by the District Council.
- This declaration provides a legal framework to ensure the continuity and protection of the festivities beyond changes in government.
- The goal is to strengthen the safeguarding of cultural manifestations like cabildos, parades, traditional dances, and the Popular Reign.
- The declaration aims to solidify the festivals as a driver of economic and tourist development, promoting creative economies and local entrepreneurship.
- The Special Safeguard Plan will be presented to the Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Knowledge for inclusion in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Representative List.