The main stage of the event will be the “Hermitage” garden, where musical and dance performances, master classes and entertainment programs will be held on July 19 and 20.

The opening ceremony will be attended by representatives of the Moscow Government and ambassadors of Latin American countries. The festival will feature performances by musical groups and artists from Argentina, Venezuela, Peru, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Bolivia.

Guests will be able to enjoy dance master classes such as tango, salsa, bachata, kizomba and rumba, as well as workshops to create jewelry, masks, hand-painted fans and other handcrafted souvenirs. For children, there will be an “Indigenous Village” adventure and face-painting activities. There will also be master classes in freestyle soccer and capoeira, with exhibitions, interactive sessions and training open to the public.

The festival’s conference room will offer talks on the region’s history, languages and culture, presentations of tourist routes and traditional gastronomy, as well as meetings with embassy representatives.

The food court will feature typical dishes and drinks from Latin America and the Caribbean, including ceviche, burritos, empanadas, chocolate, coffee and cocoa.

In addition, a cultural and educational program will be held at the M.I. Rudomino Russian State Library of Foreign Literature, which will include lectures, film screenings and presentations with the participation of the ambassadors of Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Nicaragua and Paraguay.

The III Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival will also take place from July 22 to 27 and will include the screening of 23 films from 11 countries, including Argentina, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador and El Salvador.

The festival is organized by the Moscow City Department of Foreign Economic and International Relations, with the support of the Moscow City Department of Culture and the embassies of Latin American and Caribbean countries.