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During May, Europe is celebrated in Guatemala City with the European film sample, the exhibition doors open to art and a gastronomic festival.
The exhibition doors open to art can be visited until May 28. (Free Press Photo: FB Ministry of Culture and Sports)
Europe’s Day celebrates peace and unit on that continent every May 9, notes the European Union website.
On this date of commemorating the anniversary of the Schuman statement, presented by Robert Shuman in 1950.
On that date the basis of European cooperation laid, which is considered the beginning of what is now the European Union.
In 2025, 75 years have been held since then and in Guatemala City there will be a series of activities to celebrate that date.
Date
- Doors open to art: May 7 to 28
- European Film Sample: May 7 to 28
- Gastronomic Festival: Sunday May 25
Hour
- Doors open to art: 10 to 17 hours
- European film sample: The films are exhibited at 6.30 pm
- Gastronomic Festival: 10 to 14 hours
Place
Doors open to art: Sixth passage gallery, within the National Palace of Culture.
European film sample: The films are exhibited in three locations: French Alliance, Zone 13, Spanish Cooperation Center, Zone 1, and Italian Institute of Culture, Zone 10
Gastronomic Festival: Cristóbal Colón Square, Avenida La Américas between 16 and 18 streets.
Prices and locations
For all activities the entrance is free, at no cost.