In Honduras every June 28th is commemorated the Day of the National Bird of Honduras, and to commemorate it in Copán Ruinas performs the Guacamaya Fest.
A 3-day celebration of local music, art and gastronomy celebrating the annual release of Scarlet Macaws, which have been raised in nests throughout the town with the sponsorship of various companies. This year the celebration of the Tenth Release of Scarlet Macaws will take place from June 23 to 25, 2023.
Year after year, and in collaboration with the Macaw Mountain Bird Park, this event of special importance that promotes the and the values for the preservation of the Scarlet Macaw, seeks to restore the populations of macaws and parrots so that they can fly freely in the valley of Copán designated as the “Sacred Valley of the Scarlet Macaw”.
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