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July is La Guelaguetza, a month-long celebration of Oaxaca’s indigenous cultures! Pulled from the Zapotec language, the word “Guelaguetza” is usually interpreted as the "reciprocal exchanges of gifts and services" and the celebration is the largest ethnic and cultural festival in Oaxaca. Throughout the month, the eight regions of Oaxaca share their various music, dance, art, and food traditions in small gatherings throughout the state, coming together for a large celebration in Oaxaca City. A tradition spanning centuries, La Guelaguetza has grown into a must-see tourist experience. As it grows, it remains a cornerstone of Oaxacan and Mexican culture and its preservation is the primary focus of the communities that participate. At Maguey Exchange, we serve as a dynamic bridge between the past, present, and future of the agave spirits industry. Our core mission is to disseminate the rich culture and traditions of mezcal and other artisanal spirits to a broader audience, maintaining the authenticity of their roots while innovatively integrating them into the digital economy. We're dedicated to resolving the challenge of merging modern communication and community engagement methods with time-honored cultural festivals like La Guelaguetza. It's a delicate balance we're privileged to maintain as we strive to preserve heritage, foster a future-forward approach, and revolutionize the way consumers participate in the industry. Read more about our approach in our post, “The Reciprocal Exchange Of Tradition And Advancement” available now: https://lnkd.in/ecJqZSqr. #SpiritsSupplyChain #TechInSpirits #AgaveTraditions #MagueyExchange

Clubbing culture can be a driver of economic development and cultural growth for a city as Berlin, where 50% of repeater tourists come back to the city for the vibrant nightlife. From today in Berlin with the partners of the URBACT network Cities After Dark for deep-diving into the local policies to support music venues and clubs, with a focus on the models of environmental and economic sustainability of venues which are contributing to urban regeneration and city vibrancy. Organized in collaboration with VibeLab, the study visit is a great opportunity for taking inspiration from the experience of night activists and cultural actors which are making night-time activities a decisive element of the Berlin's cultural offer. While the partners of Cities After Dark are undertaking the first steps towards the definition of their integrated action plans, the examples of Berlin are crucial for underlining the importance of active involvement of night stakeholders in co-defining ambitious, long-term thematic policies and test bold actions on the ground 24HourNation MTL 24/24 Clubcommission Berlin e.V. Musicboard Berlin German Association for Housing, Urban and Spatial Development

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Music and culture have the power of reviving cities, fostering the creative reuse of public spaces and venues, but also supporting the creation of powerful industries able to make cities more attractive at different levels. Today at Future4Cities I'm going to explore this topic in a panel composed of events and festival organizers, to highlight the added value that music and culture can play for quality of life as well as for social and economic development. ➡️More info on the event https://lnkd.in/dYfwwYvs Will Media FROM – Moltiplichiamo valore pubblico Comune di Milano BASE Milano URBACT European Urban Initiative Urban Agenda for the EU

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The organization of cultural events and festivals is a great way to foster the use of green spaces while making them safer and more accessible for all. The Varna Summer Festival organized by the Bulgarian city, partner of the URBACT network Cities After Dark, is a great example of how green areas such as its park on the sea can be revived in summer period through concerts of classical music and popular cultural, fostering a crossover among different styles since decades. In times of climate emergency, enhancing the access to green spaces in nocturnal hours is key for offering refuge from severe heat while contributing to the social and cultural growth of the local community. This is one of the four strands of action of Cities After Dark, aimed at granting the right to the city at night for all. Nuno Almeida Nuno Gouveia Varna Summer International Jazz Festival Randall White 24HourNation VibeLab European Commission European Urban Initiative

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Tomorrow, October 23, China will celebrate 重阳节 [chóngyáng jié], also known as the Double Ninth Festival. Learn everything about this traditional Chinese holiday from the legend behind it and how it's celebrated in the article below. Author: Eden L. for the Culture Yard blog #chineseculture #chinese #cultureyard

Improving the quality of the music played by bars and restaurants is a key element for rethinking the role that culture can play for a vibrant night-life. Budva in Montenegro is going to act on this, with the powerful support of night champions such as the owner of Casper in the Old Town, who is collaborating with international DJs and musicians to improve the local musical offer, after the shutdown of the turbofolk clubs which made the night-time scene of the city famous over the Balkans. Budva is one of the partners of URBACT Cities After Dark and it's great to see how this bustling city from one of the new countries eligible for the EU programme is bringing into debate such crucial topics for cities willing to work on NTE as engine for social, economic and cultural growth