If there is one thing that defines today’s tourist it is his desire for unique travels in which he feels like he is in charge of his trip and able to experience things first-hand. In response to this new demand and desire to enjoy, right up close, the greatest variety of activities, FITUR sponsors the 1st Interactive Folklore Marathon, an activity which represents an extension of the Folklore Festival celebrating the peoples of the world, which has enjoyed extraordinary support and success for 30 years at the Fair. Now, with the title Folklore&Art With Us, travel lovers will be invited to enjoy a series of traditions and dances, live and in-person.
To this end, on Saturday, January 22nd and Sunday, January 23rd performances by folk groups will be rounded out by workshops where the public can learn some secrets of the artistic heritages of countries around the world, along with some Spanish regions. For these two days mornings will feature lessons on dancing and other skills, such as percussion and crafts, along with other folklore-related disciplines. In the afternoon visitors will be able to admire the beauty of these dances at a show to be performed by professionals. On Sunday, coinciding with the closing of the Marathon, workshop attendees will join their teachers in order to, together, wind up a weekend of shared culture and fun.
Through this initiative FITUR aims to encourage public participation in the fair and to expose attendees like never before to the unique treasures of different peoples, spurring them to explore their cultural heritages – which are also an important draw for travellers when deciding their tourism destinations.
