Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes de Guatemala highlights open rehearsal and art biennial launch

 Liwy Grazioso, Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes
Liwy Grazioso, Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes | Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes

The Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes de Guatemala shared updates on November 6, 2025, regarding cultural events taking place in the country. The ministry highlighted both a musical rehearsal and the opening of an international art biennial.

In a post published at 19:41 UTC, the ministry announced that "#Guatemala | El Cuarteto Primavera realizó hoy un ensayo abierto en la galería Pasaje Sexta del Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, como preparación para su temporada navideña, que se aproxima." The open rehearsal by Cuarteto Primavera took place in the gallery Pasaje Sexta of the National Palace of Culture as part of their preparations for the upcoming holiday season.

Shortly after, at 19:41 UTC, another update described public reaction to the event: "Diversos grupos que visitaban el Palacio Nacional se sorprendieron gratamente, y se deleitaron con las piezas que los talentosos jóvenes ensayaban. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" According to the ministry, visitors to the National Palace were pleasantly surprised and enjoyed the music performed by the young musicians.

Later that day at 20:00 UTC, attention shifted to visual arts with a post about an international exhibition: "#Guatemala | La 24ª Bienal de Arte Paiz 2025 abre sus puertas este 6 de noviembre bajo el título “El Árbol del Mundo”, con la curaduría del reconocido italiano Eugenio Viola. Esta edición reunirá a 46 artistas de 30 países de los cinco continentes. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" The announcement marks the opening of the 24th Paiz Art Biennial under the theme "El Árbol del Mundo," curated by Italian curator Eugenio Viola and featuring artists from around the globe.

The Paiz Art Biennial is one of Central America's most significant contemporary art events, bringing together artists from multiple continents and providing a platform for cultural exchange. The Ministry of Culture and Sports plays a central role in organizing such initiatives aimed at promoting artistic expression and cultural heritage within Guatemala.