The Traditional “Feria de la Lana y el Latón” is inaugurated

San Miguel de Allende, Gto. November 24, 2023. With the 45th edition of the “Feria Nacional de la Lana y el Latón”, the promotion of the talent of local artisans is strengthened.

The Best Small City in the World began this day with its annual expo where supporting the economy of San Miguel families, Mayor Mauricio Trejo, inaugurated this cultural space and toured each of the exhibition and sales spaces where he personally recognized the talent and effort of the participating San Miguel families.

From November 24 to December 3 in El Jardín Principal, San Miguel residents, tourists and visitors are enjoying one of the most important fairs in the country, because of the magic that encompasses and the quality of local craftsmanship, continues to stand out as one of the most important national and international expos.

As for the objects and pieces that can be purchased, the most important are the decorative and gift products such as mirrors, chandeliers, rugs, hearts and capes, all handmade by San Miguel families from communities such as: La Cieneguita, Vivienda de Abajo, Presa Allende and Agustín González and neighborhoods such as: Santa Cecilia, San Luis Rey, San Rafael, Ignacio Ramírez, La Estación, Allende, Jardines, San Felipe, Mexiquito, San Martín and San Antonio.

For this edition, the “Feria Nacional de la Lana y el Latón” is expected around 50 000 buyers and lovers of these unique pieces, as this traditional event returned to the Jardín Principal by instruction of President Mauricio Trejo and is highly attended.

Grateful for the space that improves her family economy through her talented craft, San Miguel de Allende artisan María Elizabeth Buenos, highlighted the value of her work and that of her fellow exhibitors: “Much joy, excitement to be part of San Miguel de Allende, which is a culture of the artisans of San Miguel de Allende. It is important because we recognize each other, because sometimes we are behind the stores and now we are able to carry out our work and with effort this is how we survive.

For his part, Jorge Arriaga Flores, who has been exhibiting his handicrafts for several editions, expressed his gratitude to President Mauricio Trejo: “We feel the support, as I was telling him, since the beginning of his administration he has supported us producers. He has given us this place, which is the best place in San Miguel (El Jardín Principal), to be able to market our handicrafts and thank God for giving us this opportunity and let’s hope that we continue to move forward and that he continues to give us these spaces to exhibit our work”.

Promoting the local economy, the Government of San Miguel de Allende continues to support the families of artisans so that they can show off the art and essence of San Miguel de Allende in their homes in Mexico and the world, because the talent of its people is improving every day.