"The work that we do is about cooperation. You get to see a group working together and you also get to see individuals taking risks and being courageous."
The Nrmal Festival, held in Mexico annually since 2010, has become an important way for emerging Latin American artists to gain traction. In November, Costa Rica will become the first country outside of Mexico to host this musical phenomenon.
“The festival is a cultural show in which indigenous peoples and diasporas’ cultures will be shared, enhancing the African, Chinese, Jewish and other cultures that form part of the national identity,” said organizer Carol Britton.
Epicentro offers conferences, music performances by both local and international musicians, and a music market. The conferences are mostly about the music industry and its potential in the country, but also provide artists with information about how to market their work.
The 2014 International Cinema Festival will explore the concept of peaceful coexistence from a variety of angles, by way of 73 different features and shorts.
A large crowd gathered at Hot Rocks bar in Puerto Viejo Friday for the opening ceremonies of the third annual Chocolate Festival, only to have the event shut down by the Health Ministry. The community festival was planned to celebrate Puerto Viejo's re-emerging chocolate scene.
