Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The International Cervantes Festival
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 3, 2016
1. The International Cervantes Festival Marker
Aqui se rinde homenaje al maestro Enrique Ruelas Espinosa
Fundador y Director del Teatro Universitario (XXXV Anv.)
“Adios gracias, adios donaires, adiós regocijados amigos…”
El 6 de oct. de 1987
Vispera del CDXVI Anv. de la Batalla de Lepanto y XV Fest. Int. Cervantino
Miembros del Teatro Universitario de Guanajuato
Here the Entremeses de Cervantes began and the rebirth of Guanajuato was forged. Here the Cervantes Festivals were born...
Tribute is paid here to maestro Enrique Ruelas Espinosa
Founder and Director of the University Theatre (35th Anniversary)
"Goodbye thanks, goodbye graces, goodbye rejoicing friends..."
On October 6, 1987
The eve of the 416th Anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto and 15th International Cervantes Festival
Members of the University Theater of Guanajuato
Erected 1987 by Miembros del Teatro Universitario de
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1987.
Location. 21° 1.07′ N, 101° 15.394′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. Marker is at the intersection of Jardín Reforma and Callejón Cervantes Saavedra, on the left when traveling east on Jardín Reforma. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. San Roque Church and Plaza (a few steps from this marker); The Temple of San Roque (a few steps from this marker); Enrique Ruelas Espinosa (a few steps from this marker); José Martí in Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bethlehemite Convent in Guanajuato (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of Royal Assayer Sebastián Camacho (about 120 meters away); The Temple of Bethlehem (about 120 meters away); The Cemetery of the Convent of the Temple of Bethlehem (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.
Regarding The International Cervantes Festival. The marker notes the foundation of the Festival Internacional Cervantino. The marker includes the last words of Cervantes ("Adiós, gracias; adiós, donaires; adiós, regocijados amigos"). It also notes the anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto where Cervantes
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 29, 2022
2. The International Cervantes Festival Marker
The marker is mounted to the steps of the Temple of San Roque.
Also see . . . The International Cervantes Festival of Guanajuato. (Submitted on June 13, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
