# Cultural and economic initiatives in Xalapa > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-economic-initiatives-in-xalapa > Updated: 2026-09-11T23:37:08.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Cultural and economic activities in Xalapa, Veracruz, have expanded from specific educational and artistic workshops to broader regional initiatives. Initial programming announced by the Veracruz Secretary of Culture included discussions on the therapeutic use of medicinal plants and watercolor workshops focused on childhood memories and local visual narratives. Following these events, the Xalapa City Council launched the ‘México Lindo y Querido’ Expo, featuring 60 exhibitors of regional crafts and gastronomy. This period also saw significant municipal investment in infrastructure, including street paving in Colonia Azteca, school improvements, and funding for the Municipal Water Commission and local artistic projects. ## Claims - The Xalapa City Council inaugurated the ‘México Lindo y Querido’ Expo. (single source) - The Expo features 60 exhibitors. (single source) - The Expo is scheduled from September 11 to 13. (single source) - The Xalapa administration invested 2.3 million pesos in street paving in Colonia Azteca. (single source) - The Xalapa City Council is investing 22 million pesos in school infrastructure this year. (single source) - The Xalapa administration provided over 7 million pesos in equipment to the Municipal Water Commission (CMAS). (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Toluca approves modifications to 2026 Public Works Plan The Toluca City Council approved modifications to its 2026 Public Works Plan to align with federal funding rules and ensure infrastructure projects reach all 48 municipal delegations. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xalapa-launches-artisan-expo-and-announces-infrastructure-investments ### 2026-09-06: Veracruz Secretary of Culture announces Xalapa events The Veracruz Secretary of Culture is hosting a herbal medicine discussion and a childhood memory watercolor workshop in Xalapa on September 9. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guardianas-del-maz-gastronomic-festival-continues-in-xalapa --- Cite as: Cultural and economic initiatives in Xalapa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-economic-initiatives-in-xalapa