VIDEO: Ecatepec, Mexico/Cultural Mobilization

The city of Ecatepec, Mexico, the most populated and industrialized city in Latin America, recently celebrated its first mass celebration of art + culture in the region, Festival International de los Nuevos Vientos (International Festival of New Winds).  The festival’s mission includes developing Ecatepec as a center of creative expression that celebrates both local and international diversity in the arts.  Through a partnership between the local community and government the project is part of a larger initiative to stimulate the intellectual and artistic develop of individuals, collectives and the community.  Dance, theater, activities for children and a music festival, including Instituto Mexicano del Sonido, Cafe Tacuba, Bebel Gilberto, and a host of other acts all represented in support of the cause.  On the visual art tip, Bay Area\NYC artist Cece Carpio, participated as part of an artist/activist delegation that was sponsored by the Secretary of Culture to plaster the town of Ecatepec with Art and Culture.  In her words, “The result was a ten day manifestation of cultural mobilization in galleries, museums, community centers, and the street…we plastered and painted wherever we could.  Watch this…you’ll see what I mean…” THE VIDEO!