SLP, Mexico.- The Cuban regime has organized exclusive Cayo Santa Maria Cayotonazo, a music festival that seeks to attract tourism and raise a few dollars about to close in 2024, when the tourism sector has not reached the expected numbers.
He Cayotonazowhich started this December 30 with the presentation of the Buena Vista Social Club orchestra, will close next Saturday, January 4 with a concert by Havana de Primera, Los 4 and Velito el Bufón.
The ticket for concerts It costs $80, as shown on the event page. That is also the approximate cost per person (and per night) of a room to stay in some of the hotels on the key, managed by the Gaviota group.
To attend the concerts between January 1st and 4th, and with a person staying at the four-star Sol Cayo Santa María hotel, a total of $400 would have to be paid, not counting transportation costs from somewhere in Villa Clara. to the tourist center.
He program The festival includes shows by Elito Revé on December 31; Ja Rulay and Juan Guillermo Almeida, son of the regime commander, Juan Almeida Bosque, on January 1; Charly and Johayron on day 2; and Los Van Van and El Micha, on the 3rd.
“The second edition of the hottest event in Cayo Santa María is here. From December 30 to January 4 We are waiting for you. with the best Music. Lots of entertainment for the whole family. Beach and Pool Parties. DJ, Dancers, After Parties. The best groups of the moment live,” wrote the producer, presenter, actor and DJ Alex Fiesta Max, who works for the institutions of the ICRT and MINTUR regime, on Instagram.
For its part, the Cuban Ministry of Tourism promoted the event as a week of “magical nights full of rhythm and energy.”
“Come and join the party that will welcome the new year in the best possible way!” said the regime entity, when Cubans are going through one of the worst economic crises.
Some of the Cayotonazo participants were also involved in the controversial Music Fest Playa Santa María show, such as Charly & Johayron and Ja Rulay.
That other festival, also promoted by PMM Eventos, took place from August 17 to 20, 2023, and was organized by The One Gallery Premium Experience Hotel. Both shows were offered at the same Santa María Tours site.
Like Cayotonazo, the Music Fest Playa Santa María also took place in Gaviota group spaces, which are owned by GAESA, the economic arm of the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR).
