A colourful festival of Latin American Arts and Culture is coming to Liverpool next month.
The festival will feature innovative and diverse events, performances and activities that will give all audiences the chance to experience the power of Latin American Arts & Culture in different settings. La Feria will take place from September 16 - 18 in venues across the city centre.
The festival is run by Liverpool's own LUMA Creations, funded through Granada Foundation, Arts Council England (Artists’ Commissions), LCCG, Community fund and the organisation’s own raised funds.
The line-up features award-winning quintet Camila y Silvio from Chile, street performance by the colourful Colombian company Cusan Theatre, dance showcases with Colibri from Mexico and Caporales San Simon Sucre from Bolivia and a day filled with cuisine from Latin American countries such as Peru, Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Cuba and Mexico and more.
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Francisco Carrasco, creative director and CEO of LUMA Creations, said: "La FERIA 2022 promises to be an exciting, vibrant celebration of all things Latin American. We have focused on the rich culture and diversity of the continent and the wonderful artists who will be performing this year.
“From the beautiful Andean melodies of the Camila y Silvio Quintet, to the magical Colombian street show, Las Cabezonas from Cusan Theatre, there’s something for everyone. We have amazing Latin American cuisine, fun activities for children and an exciting dance showcase.
“You can dance to the sounds of some of the top Latin American DJs in the region or simply immerse yourself in the full experience. For La Feria 2022 we bring you a tightly packed weekend of our rich, multi-cultural Latin America."
Venues hosting La Feria events include the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool Central Library and District in the Baltic Triangle. The line-up includes professional dancer Daniela Carolina Rodriguez, dance troupe Caporales San Simon Sucre, Cuban band Salsa Tatin y Su Son and many more.
La Feria will take place from September 16 - 18, in venues across Liverpool city centre. For the full line-up and ticket links please visit lumacreations.org.
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