This Friday, at a press conference held at the Hilton Garden Hotel, the official launch of the ‘Fiesta del Mar 2024 – The Origin, Heading to 500 Years’ brand was held. The event was attended by the Mayor of Santa Marta, Carlos Pinedo Cuello; the Secretary of Culture, Darío Linero; the Secretary of Tourism, José Domingo Dávila; the secretary of INRED (Institute of Recreation and Sports), Hideraldo Espinosa; and the Captain of the Sea 2023, Daniela Restrepo Henao, in addition to various media outlets, among others.
In his speech, Restrepo Henao highlighted the importance of these 500 years as a time to promote unity and teamwork among the Samarians. Likewise, he welcomed Laura Angulo, who will represent the city in these festivities.
Mayor Carlos Pinedo Cuello emphasized that the Sea Festival will reflect the historical and cultural value that Santa Marta wishes to recover.
The celebrations, scheduled for July 25-29 this year, will include 15 activities designed to strengthen the city’s culture, sports, tourism, entertainment and economic development. Among the most notable events are beach sports competitions with 12 disciplines and more than 1,000 athletes, a sample of traditional Samaria cuisine, the largest drum symphony in the world with more than 200 musicians, the traditional folk parade through the main streets of the city with special guests, and an academic meeting to highlight the history of Santa Marta and its traditional festival.
These events aim not only to revitalize the identity and prestige of Santa Marta, but also to turn the city into an epicenter of culture and fun for locals and visitors.
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