ENTERTAINMENT
AND SPORTS EVENTS
Morelia is a city
that plays a significant role in promoting Mexico?s cultural and artistic values, making it an
important center of intellectual activity. So it?s hardly surprising that some of
the main cultural events held in Morelia draw important international names. Among the main
activities that take place are:
The Morelia
International Music Festival ? This is a main event that has
allowed Morelia
to become one of the nation?s top cultural centers. Created in honor of
the illustrious Michoacan-born composer Miguel Bernal Jimenez, the festival brings together the finest
in music and culture from Mexico and abroad.
Developed at the request of
Las Rosas Conservatory, one
of Morelia?s most prestigious academic institutions, the festival takes place in the middle of
November. Concerts are held in various venues, such as the Teatro Morelos del Centro de Convenciones y
Exposiciones de Morelia.
The Monarch Butterfly Cultural Festival ? Held in
the natural sanctuaries of the monarch butterfly, 10 city governments in Michoacan, such as those of Zitacuaro
and Angangueo, join forces to host an annual festival
aimed at raising awareness about the conservation of the monarch butterfly?s
habitat. The
festival takes place in February
and March and includes live
music, dance and theatrical
performances, workshops and exhibits. It
coincides with the monarch butterfly?s final nesting stage in Michoacan?s oyamel forests.
The Morelia
International Film Festival ? Since 2003, Morelia has hosted
an international contemporary film festival that has helped create
opportunities for movie industries throughout the world. The festival has drawn
important international
figures, such as directors Werner Herzog, Manoel de Oliveira and Barbet Schroeder, among others. The
event takes place in October at theaters
in Morelia.
The Morelia
Expo and Convention Center ? Located on Calzada
Ventura Puente, at Av. Camelinas, in the Felix Ireta neighborhood.
This is considered one of the nation?s
most complete conventions centers. It has magnificent facilities in the middle of
a pleasant natural environment,
making it a great place to hold all kinds
of festivals and events.
