Bolivia's Baroque Music Festival a Resounding Success

The XV Festival Internacional de Música Renacentista y Barroca Americana Misiones de Chiquitos is a resounding success, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Bolivia to the world. As President of APAC, Percy Áñez, expressed with immense pride, the festival continues to surpass expectations year after year, bringing to life music that has been silent for two centuries. This event is not merely a series of concerts; it is a vibrant, living cultural element that celebrates our history and roots.

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Es un verdadero éxito el festival, tanto hablando de asistencia, como de lo artístico. El festival se supera año tras año. Hemos tenido, como es costumbre, música que no sonaba hace 200 años. Y eso es lo que lo vuelve a este festival un elemento cultural vivo, porque es algo en crecimiento y que siempre trae novedades, trae descubrimientos y lo mejor de nuestra cultura, de nuestra historia y de nuestras raíces para el escenario y para todo el mundo

With 27 stages spread across the Chiquitania region, including many World Heritage sites, the festival offers over 60 free concerts to the public, featuring around 1,000 artists from 18 different countries. This international participation underscores Bolivia's growing significance on the global artistic map. The collaboration between local and international musicians, such as the French delegation performing with the Orquesta Paz y Bien, highlights the unifying power of music.

The financial undertaking is substantial, estimated at $1 million. While direct funding covers about $380,000 to $400,000 from private companies, embassies, foundations, and families, the remaining support comes through invaluable in-kind sponsorships. Hotels host artists, restaurants provide meals, and musicians contribute by arranging their own transportation and flights. This collective effort, driven by a passion for art, demonstrates the deep commitment of the community and its partners.

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Conseguimos, aproximadamente, $us 380 a 400 mil de empresas privadas, embajadas, fundaciones y familias

From our perspective at El Deber, this festival is a testament to what can be achieved through dedication and collaboration. While Western media might focus on the logistical challenges or the economic investment, we see the profound cultural impact and the revival of our historical musical traditions. It's a celebration of Bolivian identity and a beacon of artistic excellence that resonates deeply within our nation.

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La verdad que el festival tiene un costo altísimo. No me quiero imaginar cuánto costaría hacerlo en países de Europa, incluso en otros de América, pero en Bolivia, haciendo una eficiencia tremenda con transporte, logística y consiguiendo todo tipo de auspicios, en especies y en dinero, el festival fácilmente llega a costar