Collective exhibition in Suchitoto
The Center for Art for Peace in Suchitoto, Cuscatlán, opened its doors to more than 19 visual artists to exhibit their works in a collective exhibition that opened on April 7. "United Artists" is the title of this pictorial exhibition housed in the CAP chapel, which has aroused the curiosity of both locals and outsiders. In the venue, a series of works of different sizes, techniques, and themes can be observed, painting the space with various colors. The names of these visual creators are: Ana María Medina, Ana Frances Portal, Al…
Houses of Culture offers artistic workshops for all Salvadorans.
Children, teenagers, and adults will be able to participate in various art disciplines. In addition, CENAR will provide a special workshop for people working with early childhood. The Ministry of Culture, through the National Directorate of Houses of Culture and Cultural Parks, invites the Salvadoran population to be part of different artistic workshops. According to the Ministry, these training workshops have been made available for children, youth, and adults in houses of culture in the departments of La Libertad, San Salvador, Chalate…
DOM organizes cultural event in Caserío El Mozote, Morazán.
This is the second cultural festival held by the DOM ( Dirección Nacional de Obras Municipales) in the caserío El Mozote, after the participation of the Military Music Band of the National Navy on February 24, which was attended by the inhabitants of the area, as well as national and foreign tourists. Since the beginning of his government, the President has demonstrated with facts his firm decision to turn El Mozote into an example of development for El Salvador and Latin America. With a treatment of absolute respect and compliance from Presi…
Discover El Callejón del Diablo, a tourist destination in La Paz
During these vacations, choose to explore new destinations in El Salvador, such as El Callejón del Diablo, located in Tapalhuca, La Paz. El Salvador may be small, but it harbors a multitude of paradisiacal places to visit with family and friends. Some are well-known, while others are less explored by hiking enthusiasts. One of these hidden gems is El Callejón del Diablo, situated in Tapalhuca, La Paz. It's a natural formation that leaves a lasting impression on anyone who visits. The site consists of gigantic rocks shaped into crev…
Salvadorans and foreigners enjoy cultural festival in Juayúa Historic Center
This is the second cultural festival organized by the Municipal Works Directorate in that location. National and foreign tourists enjoyed choreographic pieces by the National Dance Company in the revitalized Historic Center of the municipality of Sonsonate Norte, recently renovated by the Government. It is a recreational activity held this weekend. "Even and Odd" was the name given to the artistic program with choreographic pieces of musical themes for soloists and duos, titled among others: «Sin macha atrás», «Narrativa de lo habi…
National Day of the Nahuat Language
It took place in Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Through a study, the Ministry of Culture identified 197 native speakers in various municipalities of Sonsonate. In Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Sonsonate, they celebrated the National Day of the Nahuat Language and the Native Language at the central park of the locality. The activity was supported by the Ministry of Culture. During the celebration, a marimba group and the Elderly Choir from the local cultural center, composed of four “nantzin” (ladies or mothers, as the natives of the community are known) …
Red Baron Jocote Festival Despite: San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo, Ahuachapán Norte – The traditional Red Baron Jocote Festival will take place in the San Lorenzo district on Sunday, April 7th, starting at 8:00 AM, despite a one-month delay in the production of this characteristic fruit. The festival will feature a tour of the fruit plantations, which is one of the two identity products of the district, along with loroco. The festival will be centered in the Plaza de San Lorenzo, where dozens of entrepreneurs will offer a variety of dishes derived from the red baron jocote, including sauces,…
Holy Week activities in El Salvador
Catholics are preparing for Holy Week, and the Catholic community "Awaken Your Faith," from San Salvador, invites to various pre-activities framed within a tour named "I Thirst for You," which includes the visit of the artist Jesse Demara. On March 22nd (Friday), at the parish El santuario de nuestra Señora de Esquipulas, from the diocese of San Vicente, the guest artist will be presented starting from 5 p.m. The offering is $3. On March 23rd (Saturday), there will be a Catholic breakfast at the Club Árabe, at 7:30 a…
Celebrating 85 Years of Parque Cuscatlán in El Salvador
Parque Cuscatlán welcomes at least 780,000 annual visitors. This Sunday marked the 85th anniversary of Parque Cuscatlán, celebrated in a festive event organized by the Parque Cuscatlán Foundation (FUNDAPARC) and the Municipality of San Salvador, with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Glasswing International, and other partners of Parque Cuscatlán. Mayu Ferrufino, director of the Parque Cuscatlán Foundation, highlighted the importance of urban parks as invaluable assets for any city. "Parque …
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Flowering Maquilishuats in San Salvador
The Maquilishuats in San Salvador are impressing in the center of the city. Their flowers in different shades of pink give a dreamy and wonderful look to the squares in the "heart" of the capital of El Salvador. March has arrived, and with it, the blooming Maquilishuats. During this time of the year, the national tree of El Salvador dresses in pink to decorate streets, sidewalks, and even public squares. With their various shades of pink, several specimens in this season beautify some tourist points of interest in the "Land …
El Salvador: Gastronomy, Volcanoes, Archaeological Sites, and Lakes
Lucía Díaz Madurga, a travel and gastronomy specialist journalist from the international magazine National Geographic, recently explored El Salvador on an adventure encompassing beaches, archaeological sites, mountains, and savoring Salvadoran gastronomy with an anthropological essence. To her, El Salvador is a raw diamond that needs polishing because the country is currently experiencing its prime and is emerging as one of the leading countries in Central America in the tourism sector. In this regard, Lucía Díaz Madurga sees many v…
Tonacatepeque City Celebrates the traditional squash day, better known as la calabiuza.
The most iconic characters of Salvadoran mythology took to the streets of the municipality of Tonacatepeque on the night of Saturday, November 4, in the traditional La Calabiuza festival, which brought together hundreds of local Salvadorans and tourists. The tradition, also known as Pumpkin Day, is celebrated every November 1 in Tonacatepeque, 24 kilometers from San Salvador. On this occasion, the municipal authorities rescheduled the event due to the passage of Tropical Storm Pilar. During the festival, Salvadoran mythology is commemorated wi…
