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Despite the efforts of the Department of Celebrations of the City of Cartagena and Cultural Carnival Commission of the city, Cartagena has finally been forced to postpone to another organization better time to host the International Congress of Carnival, scheduled for the year next.
The postponement decision was taken last night during a meeting of the Commission.
The economic crisis and the consequent lack of sponsors have been the causes of this change of plans, as the holding of an event of this magnitude requires a very high investment, 500,000 euros, which the City Council alone could not afford at this time in which raw austerity in public spending.
Remember that Carnival International Congress is organized annually by the European Foundation Carnival City and has the presence of representatives from cities across fifty-two countries, including Cartagena, showcasing tourism and festive of them.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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