by Zurellys Villegas
Due to the passage of Hurricane “Beryl”, the organizers of the Paax GNP 2024 Festival, which was taking place in the Mexican Caribbean, were forced to cancel the functions and activities scheduled starting last Thursday, July 4, four days earlier than planned.
“We deeply regret to inform you that due to the Beryl weather phenomenon and the possible effects it could cause, the Paax GNP 2024 Festival is canceled starting Thursday, July 4,” director Alondra de la Parra announced in a statement.
In the text, the organization stated that the safety of attendees, artists and collaborators is its “top priority,” and at the same time explained that this decision to cancel cultural activities has been made based on information from the corresponding authorities.
“Our entire team and I are very grateful that you are here, that you have decided to come spend this moment with us, these days. Thank you to everyone who has been here. Really for us, artists, having an audience like you has been a privilege “said the director after the presentation of shows that included Natalia Lafourcade and the gala “An afternoon of ballet with soloists.”
De la Parra also thanked her work team and event organizers. “I am very grateful to all the musicians of the Impossible Orchestra, to my extraordinary team,” she expressed.
“We deeply regret any inconvenience this situation may cause and appreciate your understanding and support. We also express all our solidarity with the people of the Riviera Maya and Yucatán who may be affected by this phenomenon,” the organizers conclude.
They invite you to reschedule the experience
In this sense, the Xcaret Arte hotel, headquarters of the festival, invited all its guests and visitors to Paax GNP 2024 to schedule their departure in advance.
The organization offered various options to those who could not enjoy the purchased packages. For those who purchased packages between July 3 and 7, they offer to reschedule for the fourth edition of the festival that will take place from June 19 to 29, 2025. Another alternative is to reschedule the nights at the host hotel before July 6 of next year. anus.
On the other hand, for people who purchased the Flamingos and Coral packages, which are dated between July 4 and 7, 2024, the festival gives the possibility of rescheduling for the dates of the next edition.
In the statement that the organization posted on its social networks, it states that it will not be possible to change names nor to assign dates at the hotel for high seasons such as Christmas, New Year’s and Easter.
Impossible Orchestra
Since last June 26, Paax GNP 2024 offered a series of cultural activities that include the presentation of internationally renowned soloists such as the winner of the Grammy for best Latin album, Natalia Lafourcade. Also music shows and a ballet gala with dance stars and distinguished choreographers such as Christopher Wheeldon.
Another of the shows since the beginning of this festival is the presentation of the Impossible Orchestra, directed by the baton of Alondra de la Parra, who in turn serves as director of the festival.
With Danzón No. 2, one of the most recognized Mexican symphonic works, the musical show of the orchestra began, which is made up of contemporary musicians of some 14 nationalities such as Maxim Vengerov, Guy Braunstein, Nemanja Radulović, Aleksey Igudesman and Rolando Fernández, among others.
