Quintana Roo Hosts National Culture Meeting for First Time

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — The National Culture Meeting 2025, designed to reflect on programs, foster dialogue, build artistic community, address cultural policies and sustainable development, will serve as an ideal space to share experiences and define public policies across various areas of Mexican and international culture that will guide the country’s direction toward 2026.

For the first time this year, Quintana Roo has been chosen to host this important working circle, with activities scheduled for December 8 and 9 in the state capital. Some events will also be shared with the municipality of Bacalar and the community of Calderitas to showcase and promote the diversity and natural and cultural wealth of the southern part of the state, according to the director of the Institute of Culture and Arts (ICA).

“For the first time in the history of these meetings, Quintana Roo has been selected as host, with the capital designated as the venue. This will allow all of Mexico to learn about its cultural richness. This national meeting will take place on December 8 and 9, where public cultural policies that will guide the country toward 2026 will be reinforced and redefined. It will also facilitate a broad exchange of experiences and the construction of agreements that will define cultural policy in the coming years,” stated Lilián Villanueva Chan.

The official responsible for the Institute of Culture and Arts reiterated that this gathering will enable the collection of information on successful practices and cultural challenges faced by each state. It will involve collaborative work and coordination by regional blocks to analyze the needs of southeastern Mexico, propose solutions, and strengthen Quintana Roo’s presence in national cultural policy. Additionally, important announcements regarding calls for proposals and resources are expected.

“This meeting could bring good news regarding calls that will open in March 2026, with significant resource allocation for the southeast. This means greater impact for the region and represents a plus for culture next year,” she added.

She emphasized that during these two days of work, all the country’s culture secretaries will be present, along with representatives from 29 sectorized institutions in the cultural field. These include the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature (INBAL), the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples (INPI), the National Copyright Institute (INDAUTOR), the National Institute of Indigenous Languages (INALI), the University Institute of Film and Acting (INCINE), and the National Institute of Historical Studies (INEHRM), among others. This collaboration will help promote Quintana Roo and provide access to more programs benefiting the local artistic community.