More than 12 municipalities participated with works that depict typical costumes, gastronomy and symbolic elements that distinguish Guanajuato as a cultural destination, as part of the National Tourism Culture Contest.
With the purpose of strengthening pride, identity and cultural roots in the communities of the state, the Ministry of Tourism and Identity of the State of Guanajuato and the Guanajuato Bicentennial Park held the “Guanajuato is Culture, Identity and Flavor” Drawing and Photography Contest, an initiative that invited the population to creatively capture the most representative elements of our culture.
This contest was held with the support of the Governor of the People, Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo, who promotes actions that strengthen tourism culture and state identity. She was accompanied by the Secretary of Tourism and Identity, Lupita Robles León, who highlighted the importance of involving children, young people and adults in activities that celebrate our traditions, flavors and cultural expressions.
The state of Guanajuato, with a vast tangible and intangible cultural heritage, recognizes its people as its best promoters. For this reason, the contest encouraged participants to represent -through drawings or photographs- elements linked to our history, typical costumes and traditional gastronomy.
The works stood out for their creativity, sensitivity and narrative strength, becoming visual expressions that celebrate the identity of Guanajuato. Each stroke and each image revealed the pride in our roots and the enormous artistic richness that characterizes the people of Guanajuato.
The contest was part of the actions of the Identity and Belonging Caravan, a strategy aimed at raising public awareness of the importance of tourism culture and its fundamental role in promoting the destination.
The calls were divided into two categories, children from 7 to 12 years old with drawings and free from 13 years and older with photographic materials, both alluding to the theme of traditional costumes and traditional cuisine.
With this, pride and a sense of belonging to the culture of Guanajuato were fostered, highlighting the relevance of gastronomy and typical costumes as an essential part of the tourist experience and of the perception that visitors have of our state.
Twelve municipalities of the state participated in the contest, reflecting their shared identity.
The Ministry of Tourism and Identity recognizes the talent and participation of each person involved. The works presented demonstrate that Guanajuato is Culture, Identity and Flavor, and reflect the creative and proud essence of our people.
The Government of the People will continue to promote initiatives that strengthen the sense of belonging and project the cultural greatness of Guanajuato in Mexico and the world.
