International house renovation project

International project renovates homes

143 traditional houses have been repaired in the Route of Don Vasco region of Michoacán

Nineteen low-income families in Michoacán got their houses back today after they were renovated through a joint project between Mexico and Spain.

“It’s a miracle — my house was in the worst condition and they left it like new,” Felipe Cornelio told the news agency EFE. “ It makes you happy to be alive.”

Cornelio was one of 148 beneficiaries of the most recent phase of a renovation program that began in 2007 with several objectives: improve the urban image of the town of Tzintzuntzan, renew traditional local architecture, create jobs, boost tourism and improve the quality of life for marginalized families.

The 19 homes were renovated at a cost of 5.1 million pesos, or US $339,000, in a project that has completed 143 renovations in Santa Fe de la Laguna and Erongaricuaro as well as Tzintzuntzan since its inception.

International project renovates homes

23rd Annual Morelia Guitar Festival

23rd Annual International Morelia Guitar Festival
The 8th to the 12th of April 

The International Guitar Festival of Morelia was founded by renowned guitarist Raul Olmos in 1991 and aims to show and expand knowledge in this sublime art. To promote and disseminate the music in all possible expressions, as well as recitals and concerts in various cultural spaces and schools within the city, the municipality and within the state.

One of the most important concerns of conducting this festival is to promote and foster awakening creativity of future generations. Capture the interest and curiosity of the general public. Expand and promote existing talent. Concentrating on different experiences, cultures and ideas to expand the expectations of our town, state and country. So the main objective of this festival is to create an open forum for young artists of Michoacan, contributing to their development.

Morelia Annual Guitar Festival