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#EstadoDeGuanajuato.- The music and poetry of José Alfredo Jiménez are a cultural bridge that unites Guanajuato with Mexico and the world, said the Governor of Guanajuato, Diego Sinhue Rodríguez Vallejo, at the presentation of the National Tribute to José Alfredo Jiménez on his 50th Luctuary Anniversary.

This Tribute will be within the framework of the 14th edition of the ‘José Alfredo Jiménez International Festival’, to be held from November 22 to 26 in Dolores Hidalgo, Cradle of National Independence.

«Dolores Hidalgo cannot be understood without this great artist and what better than to celebrate him in this way; it will be a national celebration, we feel very proud and we will celebrate with music, with joy, with visual arts,» said the Governor.

In Guanajuato, he added, there are countless great artists who have excelled in the world, but the work of José Alfredo Jiménez has been able to carry and expose the life of the Mexican for several decades.

«In addition to feeling proud to be governor of the great state of Guanajuato, I am a fan of José Alfredo Jiménez,» he said.

And he thanked the support of the Secretary of Culture of the Mexican Government, Alejandra Frausto Guerrero, for the billboard that will be presented in various parts of the country to pay tribute to the Guanajuato artist.

For his part, the Secretary of Tourism of Guanajuato, Juan José Álvarez Brunel, said that an influx of 20 thousand people is expected during the four days of the Festival, a possible economic revenue of 70 million pesos and a possible average hotel occupancy of 72% in Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and San Felipe.

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