Varela's Afro Tambor Festival Draws Over 40 Local Artists

The municipal "Afro Tambor" concert was staged on a Saturday afternoon at the Voluntary Firefighters Hall in Varela, Argentina, featuring more than 40 local performers. Mayor Andrés Watson highlighted the free, family‑friendly show as part of a winter‑holiday agenda aimed at providing cultural and recreational activities without charge. Culture, Sports and Recreation Secretary Estefanía Nieva stressed the city’s commitment to offering a varied program for children and families during the school break.

Attendees praised the event for celebrating African roots and traditional percussion. Residents such as Georgina Pereyra and Susana Leiva described the festival as entertaining, educational, and a welcome opportunity for children to enjoy free cultural programming during a difficult economic period.