International Library Day
International Library Day has been celebrated in many countries every October 24 since 1997 as a day highlighting the importance of libraries for safegauarding our history, culture, writings, and beliefs. It is celebrated to commemorate the destruction of the Sarajevo National Library, which was ruined by fire in 1992 during the Balkans War and resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of unique texts. An iconic image of the musician Vedran Smailovic playing his cello in the rubble of the beautiful building— which had also served as the Government House in the 19th century—captured the hearts of the world. Many congratulations to our home, the Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C.
What is Coming is the Political-electoral Reform!
Now that the ruling Morena party in Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies has successfully approved extending the role of the armed forces in public security tasks until 2028, the party will now make political-electoral reform its main priority. According to Diario El Universal, reforms are already under construction and expected to be approved in the fourth week of October. The opposition benches stated that they are willing to move forward with a modification to the Mexican electoral system, as long as it does not harm the National Electoral Institute (INE).
Morelia International Film Festival, 20th Edition
The Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) will begin its 20th edition, which will take place from October 22-29 in Morelia, Michoacán. The 20th FICM will be held in a hybrid version, with in-person screenings at Cinépolis Morelia Centro, Cinépolis Plaza Las Américas, Teatro Mariano Matamoros, Centro Cultural Universitario, and Plaza Benito Juárez, as well as free virtual screenings through Cinépolis Klic, Canal 22, and FilminLatino. This year, there will be 59 short films, 15 feature documentaries, 11 works from Michoacán, and 10 feature films, totaling 95 works by filmmakers from different Mexican states.
Where to Spend the Day of the Dead?
To talk about the Day of the Dead tradition, we must mention, without exception, the Pueblo Magico of Michoacán: Pátzcuaro. This town has preserved its customs in spite of the large number of tourists that visit it every year. Undoubtedly, during the Day of the Dead celebrations, Patzcuaro is a national and international point of reference. The surrounding areas of Patzcuaro, Tzintzuntzan, San Pedro Cucuchucho, Ichupio, Santa Fe de la Laguna, and Ihuatzio have the island of Janitzio as the epicenter of all the celebrations. In the center of Lake Patzcuaro, the festivities begin on October 28 and conclude on November 2. Beginning with the Night of Souls, the first offerings are dedicated to children and young people (Reference: México Desconocido).
Presentation to the Public of the First Municipal Government Report
After the official government report was presented to the City Council on October 11 at the Angela Peralta Theater during the public event «365 Days: Where we are and where we are going,» the municipal president presented the outstanding actions during his first year of his government. He highlighted advances in public safety, economy, and governance and pointed out that everything was conceived from a business vision: «It is an administration with a business vision, which allows us to understand what we need to be able to trigger the economy, as we have just done in 365 days, without breaking the balances, nor the magic of San Miguel, where many good things are happening,» said the municipal president.
GNP Otomí Grand Prix, the Equestrian Event in San Miguel
The GNP Otomí Grand Prix Major League Show Jumping 2022 will occur October 20-23 as one of the most important international equestrian events. The Otomí Club Hípico de San Miguel de Allende will host this event, which was created for those passionate about equestrian sports. «Last year was a sporting and social success; it was the best venue according to the riders, and they are happy to return to Otomí,» said Francisco Tello de Meneses, director of the event. Between 50 and 70 riders ranked as the best in the world will participate in the meeting. It is an event of great importance that could be compared to the Formula 1 of the equestrian world.
