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THE MEXICO
TOURISM BOARD AND THE STATE OF GUANAJUATO
ANNOUNCE THE BICENTENNIAL EXPO AT VIVE LA HISPANIDAD
CHICAGO, IL
(October 23rd, 2009) – The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) and the state
of Guanajuato announced their plans for the BICENTENNIALEXPOPARK (Expo Parque Bicentenario) during the 5th
Annual Vive la Hispanidad, which took placein Chicago commemorating
Hispanic Heritage Month.
Located in Guanajuato, the BicentennialExpoPark
encompasses more than 245
acres and will include
exhibitions and photographs that will transport visitors into the past and
allow them to reflect on the future of our environment. This expo is set
to be open from July 10th through November 20th, 2010.
A grand opening is planned to take place on July 10, 2010, the
Park’s celebrations will be over a period of four months featuring
artistic, gourmet tastings and folkloric events as well as the presence of 10
countries.
In addition, a stellar event will be celebrated on September 15th,
2010, with the traditional Independence Day “Grito” (shout) and the
presence of popular artists. Finally, commemorating the 100 years of the
Mexican Revolution, an extraordinary celebration will mark its finale on
November 20th, 2010.
Guanajuato is known for its splendid monuments and
buildings that make up an architectural landscape full of culture and history.
Its colonial constructions have been kept intact for hundreds of years and it
is a state known for its cultural and artistic lifestyle. More information
about the project can be found at http://www.bicentenarioguanajuato.gob.mx/turismo/iberoamerica/.
About the Mexico
Tourism Board
The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) brings together the resources of federal
and state governments, municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico’s
tourism attractions and destinations internationally. Created in 1999, the
MTB is Mexico’s tourism promotion agency,
and its participants include members of both the
private and public sectors. The MTB has offices
throughout North America,
Europe, Japan
and Latin America.
For more information on destinations and online trip bookings please go towww.visitmexico.com.
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