Within the framework of the joint work carried out by the mayor Enrique Cresto and the governor Gustavo Bordet with their respective tourism management teams, a joint presentation of the three most representative events of the summer in Concordia was held this Wednesday in the Federal Capital: the National Citriculture Festival, the International Kings Marathon, and the Carnivals of Concordia.
The promotional drive had the Casa de Entre Ríos as its epicenter, where Cresto led a press conference with national media and specialized publications from the tourism sector. Present were the deputy director of the Entre Ríos headquarters in Buenos Aires, Marcelo Pérez; national deputy Mayda Cresto; the queens of Citriculture Nadia Araya, of the Carnival Carolina Panozzo Zénere, and of the Little Elves Carnival Zaira Cisneros; representatives of the organizing teams of the festivals; members of EMCONTUR and executives of the Manaos company (official sponsor of the three events), whom the Mayor thanked especially for their support and accompaniment.
Compartí Concordia
On the occasion, Matías Soto referred to the preparations for the National Citriculture Festival, Marcelo Flores reviewed the most relevant information of the Kings Marathon, and Sebastián Cuberli detailed the main attractions of the Carnival. Each speaker “sold” each event in the best way, all agreeing on the importance of teamwork and coordination with the private sector that the Mayor promotes as the main engines of growth for the popular festivals of Concordia.
In this sense, the Mayor highlighted the support "of Manaos, and the institutional support of the CFI, because if the support of the private sector did not exist, the Citriculture Festival would not take place. Today the Municipality has its resources destined for other priorities, which the social emergency of the moment demands. But we did not want this festival to be lost, because it has to do with the identity of the city but at the same time it also means an opportunity to generate work, to boost the local economy and to promote tourism, which today is more necessary than ever".
"Therefore, I want to thank Manaos for their support, this decision to accompany the Festival which will be a great success", said Cresto. In the same vein, he highlighted "the work that each of the comparsas does to carry out the Carnival of Concordia, which has grown a lot and today is at a great level, placing itself among the best in the country. And the Carnival is also, in addition to a cultural festival that makes up our identity, an event that moves the economy and contributes to tourism".
"The Citriculture Festival, the Carnival, and the Kings Marathon have something in common," said mayor Cresto. "The passion with which the residents of Concordia experience them. Every athlete who goes from another city to run the Marathon always highlights the reception and the constant encouragement they receive at every corner from the public. And everyone chooses the Kings Marathon because it is also the first race of the annual racing calendar, that is why everyone wants to win it," he pointed out.
After the interviews and photo sessions for each media outlet, the queens and representatives of the tourism delegation toured the streets of the Buenos Aires city center and visited bars and cafes, where the surprised patrons gladly accepted the invitation to get to know tourist Concordia, posed for photos, and some even improvised a few steps to the traditional rhythm of the Concordia carnival.
What you need to know
The Citriculture Festival will be held on December 6, 7, and 8, with the artistic lineup featuring performances by Duki, Angela Leiva, and Soledad; along with local artists each night; as well as the election of queens, the commercial expo, and the raffle of a 0 km car, which can be accessed by purchasing the Contribution Bond that will go on sale in the first weeks of November.
The 41st edition of the International Kings Marathon will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020, with the start and finish point at the Parque Estación Central de la Concordia (former North Station) grounds, as has been customary in recent years.
Meanwhile, the Carnivals promise 6 nights of full fun and joy to the rhythm of the Concordia comparsas starting Saturday, January 25.
More detailed information about each of the events can be found on the official website of the Municipality www.concordia.gob.ar where information on registration dates, ticket sales, or schedules will also be published, for one event or another depending on each case.