Exploring The Akumal Arts Festival
Art is a very important aspect of any society as it serves to entertain, educate and encourages the continuity of culture. More than that, art is a powerful form of expression. Considering that, it becomes clear that initiatives like the Akumal Arts Festival are particularly relevant to society. The Akumal Arts Festival is a freshly introduced concept that took place from November 9-11, 2018. Artists from the US, UK, Mexico and many more countries were invited to participate and contribute their talents. Local resident artists like Jake Klone and Emma Ruebens also participated in creating amazing murals.
The festival seeked to stimulate an unprecedented display of art to honor Akumal’s Mayan culture and beautify the town. As a tourist, you can enjoy a relaxing walking tour of the art. With more than seventy musicians, painters and artist from all over the world, you can be sure the second annual event is worth marking on your calendar. The collaborative approach of this festivals offered a blend of foreign and local talent for an explosive experience as many of the towns children aided artists in multiple organized art experiences.
Akumal’s stunning beaches have been known as a tourist location in Mexico. Now, with the introduction of the Akumal Arts Festival, the locals can showcase the beauty of Mexican culture and the heritage of Akumal Pueblo in particular.
Local students and Mayans engaged in the event by performing traditional dances and ceremonial offerings. The Festival offered an incredible opportunity to enjoy Akumal culture and the next promises to be an exhilarating experience in which the arts are celebrated to the fullest.
