PROJECT: For the 3rd consecutive year is organized
the Fiesta of the Music (Fête de la Musique) evoking
the traditional French celebration, which is organised
each 21st of June in more than 90 countries. Together
with the Office of Tourism, the House of the Culture
and other institutions, the Festival of the Music will be
carried out with the aim of creating spaces where the
local population can enjoy a diversity of musical genre
going from Rock to Trova, passing by the Classical Music as well as international such as
Capoeira and Irish.
WORK: The volunteers will join the team of the Office of Tourism
in the preparation of the festival carrying out different tasks such
as promotion of the feast in schools, social clubs, cultural
institutions and other municipalities. They will support in the
setting up of the stands, musical equipment, giving information to
attendees, giving support to the bands and musical groups amongst
other tasks. After the event, the volunteers will help to uninstall of
the stands and general clean up of the place. The group of
volunteers will have the possibility to set up a group and also play
during the festival.
LOCATION: Cuautla is located 2 hours south of Mexico City.
ACCOMMODATION: In a house adapted to host the volunteers with basic conditions.
CONDITIONS: Interest in the thematic of music and some previous experience in the
organisation of musical events.
PARTICIPATION FEE: $3,000 pesos, includes accommodation and food and some
organisational costs.