Sucre Announces Digital Sales and Improvements for Virgen de Guadalupe Festivity
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Sucre municipality announced improvements for the upcoming Festivity of the Virgen de Guadalupe on September 11-12.
- Digital sales of tickets and spaces will be implemented to avoid long queues.
- The event is expected to generate over 25 million Bolivian pesos and attract significant tourism.
The municipality of Sucre is preparing to enhance the organization of the Festivity of the Virgen de Guadalupe, scheduled for September 11 and 12. This year's celebration holds particular significance as it marks the first time the event will be held since being declared a World Heritage site.
Mayor Fรกtima Tardรญo emphasized the municipality's commitment to ensuring a well-organized and safe festivity. Efforts will focus on improving sanitation facilities, ensuring the safety of grandstands, controlling alcohol consumption, and maintaining order during the parade of folkloric groups. The bidding process for the installation of grandstands is currently underway.
To streamline the ticketing process and reduce waiting times, Sucre will introduce digital sales for event spaces. This move aims to provide a more convenient experience for attendees and manage the expected influx of tourists. The municipality anticipates that the festivity will generate more than 25 million Bolivian pesos.
Sucre expects the event to draw a substantial number of national and international tourists. The celebration will be broadcast live by Bolivia TV and the municipality, allowing wider participation and engagement.
Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.