From 14 to 30 June, Florence will host “Festi Expo Latinoamerica 2024”the third edition of an extraordinary event which, within the Campo di Marte Garden, celebrates the richness of Latin American and Italian culture through a unique fusion of gastronomy, music, sport, dance and art.
Organized by the “Así es Perú” Cultural Center (ASPE) with the patronage of the Municipality of Florence and the Consulado General of Perú in Florence, Festi Expo Latinoamerica from 2022 has quickly become one of the most anticipated events, aimed at promoting Peruvian and Latin American culture in Florence. The event, open to all, offers a wide range of activities, ranging from gastronomy to music, from dance to artistic and sporting activities, involving audiences of all ages in an international experience.
The Festi Expo Latinoamericano 2024 will be held with free entry at the Cerreti stadium inside the Campo di Marte Garden, from Monday to Friday from 4pm to midnight and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to midnight.
A unique opportunity for cultural sharing
“The event is designed to celebrate cultural diversity, joy and the pleasure of sharing special moments for both the Latino and Italian communities – declares ASPE President Miguel Trujillo – The Festi Expo Latinoamerica represents a unique opportunity to learn about and experience Latin American culture in a context of celebration and conviviality. We warmly invite everyone, including tourists in the city, to this extraordinary fair – concludes Trujillo – and to share this great cultural event together.”
News and Collaborations 2024
This year, the third edition of the festival is enriched with a greater variety of contents and the participation of 9 Latin countries, always under the sign of culture and celebration: Peru, Honduras, Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Bolivia. New strategic collaborations have also been established to ensure an even richer show of talent from the world of dance.
International guests and activities
The event program includes the extraordinary presence of international artists such as Charanga Habanera (Cuba), Jennifer Raff (Colombia), Richard Febres (Peru), Shandu (Peru), Engerberth Tapia (Colombia), Bryan Camus (Peru), Guillermo Espinoza (Cuba) and numerous activities such as dance masterclasses, dance fit, pastry making, Peruvian, Mexican and Venezuelan cuisine, art workshops, interactive games and many other surprises, told and shared on social media by Italian and Latin American influencers and tiktokers. You will not miss sports with lessons and football and volleyball tournaments.
The complete program is available on the event’s Instagram profile @festi.expolatina
The sponsors – The organizers thank all the associations, sports and dance, gastronomy, art and music entities that made the event possible and the sponsors including the “Viva Viajando” travel agency.
