Catamarca hosts El Ponchito youth arts festival

The El Ponchito festival is scheduled to take place from October 6 to October 11 at the Predio Ferial in Catamarca. Organized by the provincial Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sport, the event will feature 200 artistic performances by children and adolescents aged 5 to 18.

The programming includes various genres such as folklore, urban rhythms, Arabic music, and rock, with participation from 28 different municipalities. The festival will run in two daily shifts, from 10:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 21:00. This edition will coincide with the 18th Catamarca Book Fair, which is also held at the Predio Ferial.