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State of Mexico invites visitors to International Firefly Festival with India as guest country
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State of Mexico invites visitors to International Firefly Festival with India as guest country

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The State of Mexico invites tourists to the International Firefly Festival until July 26.
  • The festival takes place in Amecameca, Ecatzingo, and Tlalmanalco, with India as the guest country.
  • Activities include cultural events, responsible tourism for firefly viewing, and showcasing local traditions.

The State of Mexico is hosting its International Firefly Festival, inviting visitors to experience the natural spectacle in the municipalities of Amecameca, Ecatzingo, and Tlalmanalco. The event runs until Sunday, July 26.

Governor Delfina Gómez announced that India is the guest country for this year's festival, aiming to strengthen cultural exchange. Hidalgo is the invited state entity. The festival promises a range of artistic, cultural, and sporting activities.

Eco-parks will open their doors to offer viewing tours under a model of responsible tourism.

— Delfina GómezDescribing the festival's responsible tourism initiatives.

Visitors can participate in responsible tourism initiatives, including guided tours for firefly viewing. Gómez highlighted that the event also serves to boost the local economy and promote regional flavors and traditions. "Eco-parks will open their doors to offer viewing tours under a model of responsible tourism," she stated.

The governor emphasized the importance of collaboration among various government bodies and the private sector to make the festival a success. "Teamwork is fundamental to continue holding these encounters and continue disseminating the importance of protecting wildlife and conserving forests," Gómez remarked. Attendees at the inauguration included Horacio Duarte Olivares, Secretary General of Government of the State of Mexico, and Pankaj Sharma, the Ambassador of India to Mexico.

Teamwork is fundamental to continue holding these encounters and continue disseminating the importance of protecting wildlife and conserving forests.

— Delfina GómezHighlighting the collaborative effort behind the festival.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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