“Lyrical Tuesdays”: A New Program of Opera Screenings and Concerts Debuts at the National Theater with Verdi’s Otello from the Teatro Real de Madrid
The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the National Lyric Company, the National Theater of Costa Rica, and with the collaboration of the Costa Rican Art Museum, proudly presents the new initiative “Lyrical Tuesdays”, a culturally significant program aimed at strengthening and promoting opera in the country, attracting new audiences, and making access more affordable […]
Juan Santamaría Museum Offers the Educational Community Its Guided Educational Tour Service for the 2025 Academic Year
The Juan Santamaría Historical Cultural Museum informs the national educational community of the availability of its permanent free guided educational tour service for the 2025 academic year, aimed at student groups of all educational levels, as well as organized public groups. Juan Santamaría Museum Offers the Educational Community Its Guided Educational Tour Service for the […]
Open Call for the Selection Committees of Proposals for the National Reading Festival 2025
The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the Center for Artistic and Cultural Production, announces the opening of the call for the formation of the selection committees for the projects that will participate in the National Reading Festival 2025. Deadline for applications to join the selection committees: Sunday, March 16, 2025The National Reading Festival 2025 […]
National Lyric Company Announces Open Auditions for the 2025 Opera and Zarzuela Season
The National Lyric Company has announced the opening of the call for open auditions for national and regional singers for the selection of artistic casts for the various opera and zarzuela projects that will be presented in 2025 by the National Music Center of the Ministry of Culture and Youth, in collaboration with various institutions. […]
Modularis: Open Ceramics
organized by the Chair of Ceramics of the School of Plastic Arts at the University of Costa Rica (UCR) and the Calderón Guardia Museum. The purpose of the exhibition is to explore and generate connections around the practice of contemporary ceramics, promoting innovation, experimentation, and free creative expression; concepts that stimulate the research of the […]
Ofelia Taitelbaum: From Ombudsman to Protagonist of a Judicial Scandal in Costa Rica
OOfelia Taitelbaum Yoselewich, a prominent figure in Costa Rican politics, transitioned from her role as Ombudswoman—a position dedicated to safeguarding citizens’ rights—to being at the center of one of the country’s most notorious corruption cases. The case, which began in 2014 following a complaint filed by María de los Ángeles Otárola, has been closely monitored […]
Río Torres Rescue Day – Los Cipreses Community
Come and join us on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 7:45 AM in the Los Cipreses Community to help clean and preserve the beautiful Río Torres. It is a unique opportunity to make a difference in our environment and enjoy a day outdoors with friends and family. Event Details: Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute […]
Katrinas Fest 2024 this November 2 and 3 in San Jose.
The Municipality of San José announces a new edition of the “Katrinas Fest 2024,” which will take place on Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, November 3. The chosen location for this popular family event is the National Park in San José. On Saturday, November 2, activities will start at 10 AM and end at 9 […]
Costa Rica sends its first Esports Delegation to the Panamerican championship.
Costa Rica has made history by sending its first esports delegation to the Panamerican Esports Championship, an event linked to the 2023 Pan American Games. On October 6, 2023, this delegation was officially sworn in alongside traditional athletes in a ceremony that highlighted Costa Rica’s growing recognition of esports. The team competes in eFootball 2023 […]
Nominate your candidates for the 2024 National Culture Awards
San José, September 23, 2024. The Ministry of Culture and Youth has opened the nomination period for the 2024 National Culture Awards, which will remain open until November 30, 2024. These awards recognize the career achievements, hard work, perseverance, and excellence reached by individuals, artistic-cultural groups, popular performers, as well as community-based organizations, in various […]
