Tulum, Quintana Roo — The city of Tulum launched its annual Bee Festival on Wednesday, featuring educational activities, contests, and exhibits aimed at protecting bees and boosting local honey production, coinciding with World Bee Day.
Organized by the municipal Economic Development Department under Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo, the two-day event runs through May 21 at the city hall esplanade.
During the opening ceremony, Economic Development Director Melitón González Pérez emphasized the goal of raising public awareness about the importance of bees as pollinators and honey producers.
“The mayor has instructed us to promote all possible activities that encourage the population to protect bees,” González said.
More than 20 schools are participating in talks led by local producers, who are showcasing melipona beehives and explaining the honey-making process, as well as the medicinal properties and health benefits of honey.
The festival also includes:
- Public conferences
- Cooking and drawing contests
- Educational exhibits
- Sales of honey-based products
During the opening ceremony, the city recognized María Benita Dzib Dzib and Catalina Nah Ku for their contributions to the region’s beekeeping industry.
Municipal officials noted that Tulum still has producers keeping alive the ancestral practices of beekeeping and meliponiculture, and the festival aims to strengthen local consumption and support families dedicated to this activity.
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