with the motto “Chamamé, refuge of our identity”the governor of currents, Juan Pablo Valdes, led the official launch of the this Tuesday 35th National Chamamé Festival. During the ceremony, the President confirmed that the celebration would maintain its tradition 10 nights in the Amphitheater Mario del Tránsito Cocomarola and highlighted the cultural value of this genre, which was declared an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO exactly five years ago.
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“More than a national holiday, it is a global holiday. Chamamé is our way of being, our way of socializing and making our worries disappear,” said Valdés, underlining his new management’s responsibility for maintaining the prestige gained by the event.
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The governor directly addressed the country’s financial situation and defended the holding of the festival: “In a context of complex economyWe will strive by truly investing to achieve these goals 10 Sapucay“.
“For many it may seem like an expense, but I assure you that it is extremely necessary to take care of our Chamamé and value our roots. Chamamé is re-emerging and we must work so that our young people continue to see themselves in this music,” emphasized the provincial leader.
A grid with big names and new values
For her part, the new president of the Institute of Culture, Lourdes Sanchezemphasized that the festival aims to embrace the diversity and depth of a “living culture.” According to the official, the artistic program will combine the most established references with the new promises of the genre.
“We will have a grid that brings the most outstanding and most anticipated artists to the main stage, but we will also welcome national and international artists who come to honor our beloved Chamamé,” explained Sánchez.
In addition, he confirmed that the celebration will not be limited to the amphitheater: there will be one Dances, community activities and territorial devices To bring music to different locations across the province, affirming its participatory and inclusive nature.
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UNESCO anniversary
The launch coincided with the fifth anniversary of the Chamamé Declaration Intangible heritage of humanity (December 16, 2020). Valdés recalled the role of former governor Gustavo Valdés in this achievement and reiterated that the people of Corrientes are the “guardians” of this global good.
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