From July 13 to 16, 2023 in the town of La Loma, municipality of El Paso, Cesar, the 31st Samuel Martínez Song Festival will be held in tribute to the accordion player José López and recognition of Los Nuestros, children of that land , which this year will hold the Best Vallenata Children’s Voice contest for the first time.
In this regard, Eliana de la Ossa Bravo, president of the Samuel Martínez Muñoz Foundation, noted. “Last year we opened the Professional Accordion and Children’s Painting contests, having the greatest reception. Now, the Best Vallenata Children’s Voice contest is open, to stimulate the singing talent of boys and girls, whose maximum age will be 13 years.
In this contest of the Cesar mining corridor, the Professional Accordion, Amateur Accordion, Youth Accordion, Children’s Accordion, Unpublished Vallenata Song, Unpublished Vallenata Costumbrista Song, Piqueria Mayor, Best Children’s Vallenata Voice and Folkloric-Cultural Exhibitions competitions are held, The award will exceed 84 million pesos.
Registrations will be open until July 5, 2023, and are received by email: fundacionsamuelmartinez@gmail.com after compliance with the regulations and completion of the requirements such as the respective format, identity documents and others. More information on cell phone numbers: 317 0556277 – 3012754739.
CHILDREN’S PAINTING
This year, for the second consecutive year, the Children’s Painting contest will take place, which will take place on Saturday, July 8, 2023, starting at 8:00 in the morning at the Benito Ramos Trespalacios educational institution, in La Loma.
Registration for this contest will be open until July 3 and interested students must fill out the form and provide a photocopy of their identity card.
In this contest that seeks to stimulate the art, creativity and talent of students from that population, whose ages must be between 8 and 13 years old, they will be able to paint on various themes. The contestants will be provided with the necessary elements to carry out their work for four hours. The prizes for the winners of the first three places will be a bicycle, a tablet, speakers and headphones.
José López, accordion player who will be honored in the 31st version of the Samuel Martínez Song Festival, said. “I am very grateful for this special detail that they will give me in my town where they will highlight the work that I have been doing for many years in favor of Vallenato music. I invite everyone to compete in this excellent contest that for four days will be the greatest joy and contribution to Vallenato folklore.”
In this regard, Eliana de la Ossa Bravo, president of the Samuel Martínez Muñoz Foundation, noted. “Last year we opened the Professional Accordion and Children’s Painting contests, having the greatest reception. Now, the Best Vallenata Children’s Voice contest is open, to stimulate the singing talent of boys and girls, whose maximum age will be 13 years.
