Feb 14 β€’ 11:55 UTC πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ Ecuador El Universo (ES)

Concerts, parades, and themed activities: this will cost the Carnival with Love in Guayaquil

The public contract for organizing the Carnival with Love in Guayaquil has been awarded to Miguel Pinto for approximately $468,072, featuring various music festivals and activities over three days starting February 14.

The Municipality of Guayaquil has awarded a public contract to Miguel Pinto for the organization of the Carnival with Love, amounting to $468,071.64. This event will unfold over three days beginning on February 14, coinciding with Valentine's Day, and will include a variety of music festivals designed to attract large audiences. The details of the contract were disclosed through the national public procurement service, Sercop, highlighting the city's investment in arts and entertainment to celebrate the holiday.

The Carnival features three major music festivals: on February 14, a romantic ballad festival will showcase a national or international solo artist accompanied by at least 17 musicians; on February 15, the show will focus on tropical or Caribbean genres with performances from both a national and an international soloist, backed by a minimum of 22 musicians; finally, on February 16, an international tropical orchestra will perform, promising a vibrant closing event. This thorough approach to entertainment aims to create a rich cultural atmosphere during the festivities.

By hosting such large-scale events, Guayaquil's Carnival with Love aims not only to celebrate love and relationships but also to boost local tourism and the economy. The involvement of renowned artists is expected to draw significant crowds, creating a festive and inviting atmosphere that reflects the cultural vibrancy of Ecuador. As the event draws near, the city anticipates not just a celebration of romance but also an opportunity for community engagement and local pride, as well as potential financial benefits for local businesses.

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