{"id":52401,"date":"2014-03-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-03-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalresorts.com\/blog\/whats-on-in-cancun-the-riviera-maya\/"},"modified":"2021-11-30T14:26:31","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T14:26:31","slug":"whats-on-in-cancun-the-riviera-maya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/news\/whats-on-in-cancun-the-riviera-maya\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s on in Canc\u00fan &#038; the Riviera Maya?"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Cancun &amp; Riviera Maya Wine &amp; Food Festival, March 13 &#8211; 16<\/strong><br \/>\nFoodies are in for a treat this weekend. The Third Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine &amp; Food Festival comes to Canc\u00fan. From March 13 to 16, this year\u2019s festival pays homage to French cuisine and the influence that it has had in Mexico and around the world.<br \/>\nThe mouthwatering Festival program features 26 events in different Canc\u00fan venues, including conferences, wine and spirits tastings hosted by leading sommeliers, a sunset catamaran cruise, interactive cooking challenges for teams of star chefs, VIP gala dinners and a gourmet tasting village. Called Vive la France: French Delights and Sinful Desserts, the closing celebration is a tribute to tempting hors d\u2019oeuvres, French desserts and patisserie with dessert wines, cocktails and gourmet coffees to accompany them.<br \/>\nOn March 15 and 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Moon Palace Arena, the Gourmet Tasting Village showcases restaurants in Canc\u00fan, Puerto Morelos and the Riviera Maya and stands for Mexican and French vineyards, mescal and tequila distilleries, patisserie and gourmet food producers exhibiting their wares, such as coffee, cheeses, sauces and preserves, among others. Students from local universities with catering courses also show off their culinary skills.<br \/>\nAmong this year\u2019s personalities at this event are star Chefs Daniel Boulud (France and New York) and Guillermo Gonz\u00e1lez Beristain (Mexico, Paris), Canadian Sommelier Veronique Rivest (World\u2019s Best Lady Sommelier in 2013), Elyse Lambert (America\u2019s Top Sommelier in 2009), Juan Carlos Flores Maz\u00f3n (Mexico\u2019s Top Sommelier in 2004 and a Six Diamonds Award winner from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences in 2010) and Mexican writers Martha Ortiz Chapa and Laura Esquivel, author of the best-selling book Como Agua para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate). More than 50 highly acclaimed chefs from Mexico, Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru and Venezuela are attending and festivalgoers will have the chance to meet them and sample their delicious culinary creations.<br \/>\nFor the second year running Royal Resorts is participating in the event, this time with Grand Residences, El Faro Grill and French chef Yann Cozic.<br \/>\nThe Festival is the brainchild of longtime Royal Resorts member and Montreal resident David Amar who has sought to combine events showcasing exceptional chefs, cuisine, wines and the freshest ingredients, live music and the Mexican Caribbean setting with philanthropy. The Festival supports Canc\u00fan community causes such as the Fundaci\u00f3n Ciudad de la Alegr\u00eda and scholarships for catering students at local universities and also makes donations to charities in Mexico and aboard.<br \/>\nVisit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crmfest.com\">www.crmfest.com<\/a> for tickets and to consult the festival program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Riviera Maya Film Festival<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you love the magic of the cinema, don\u2019t miss the movies brought to you this week by the Riviera Maya Film Festival until March 15.<br \/>\nFree movie screenings are taking place in Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Puerto Morelos and Cancun and some are even on the beach!<br \/>\nFestivalgoers can see an offering of Mexican films, documentaries, independent productions and movies from Europe, Russia and Japan among others. The latest films by Danish director Lars von Trier and Spike Lee premiere in Latin America at the festival.<br \/>\nThis year, special Festival guests included US actors Peter Sarsgaard and Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal (Crazy Heart, 2009) and Mexican actor Kuno Becker.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the list of participating movies<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/rmff.mx\/seleccion-rmff-2014\/?lang=en<\/p>\n<p>Check venues, dates and times of the movies<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/rmff.mx\/programa-playa-del-carmen\/?lang=en<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cancun Maya Museum<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you haven\u2019t visited the Cancun Maya Museum yet, why not pay a visit this weekend and see the seasonal exhibition on the concept of Mayan Beauty called \u201cMayas, El Lenguaje de la Belleza.\u201d<br \/>\nThe museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Mondays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seventh Hungary Cultural Festival<\/strong><br \/>\nMarch 14 to 16, classical piano, folk music, jazz and art come to Canc\u00fan as part of the Seventh Hungary Cultural Festival. This event features the participation of local and Hungarian musicians and artists.<br \/>\nOn March 14, the JW Marriott Hotel is hosting two concerts by Mexican pianist Gerardo Estrada G\u00f3mez and Hungarian pianist Norbert Kael at 6 and 8 p.m. respectively, featuring the music of Bartok, Liszt, Bach, Scriabin, Chopin, Beethoven and Brahms. Admission $200 pesos per person)<br \/>\nThe Casa de la Cultura is offering a master class for piano students on March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Norbert Kael. Students $1,000 pesos, audience $100 pesos. At 11 p.m. in Muleiro\u2019s Lounge Jazz Venue in Plaza Hong Kong, Norbert Kael will also perform in a Jazz Trio.<br \/>\nOn March 16 at 1 p.m. the Ka\u2019yok\u2019 Canc\u00fan Planetarium on Palenque Avenue unveils two art exhibitions: Carnival in Europe by T\u00fcnde Heged\u00fcs and NIVO World Exposition, featuring the work of Hungarian artists residing in the United States, Switzerland, France, Austria and Slovakia. Admission: $50 pesos<br \/>\nThe proceeds from this Festival help support ASTRA, an association for children with autism and learning difficulties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opera from the New York Met<\/strong><br \/>\nAs part of its 2013-2014 opera season, the Universidad del Caribe will be screening Jules Massenet\u2019s opera Werther on giant screen, live from the New York Metropolitan Opera House on March 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $150 pesos per person. Information: 881-4400 ext. 1114.<br \/>\nThe Universidad del Caribe is located on the outskirts of Canc\u00fan en route to Punta Sam. If you wish to go, it is advisable to ask one of the taxi drivers at your resort to take you and collect you after the performance as transport options are limited outside the university.<\/p>\n<p><strong>St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/strong><br \/>\nCelebrate all things Irish on March 17 with a St. Patrick\u2019s Day Party in Sidelines Bar at The Royal Sands and La Caba\u00f1a. As we are here in Mexico, try a green margarita and of course there is green beer too for those who cannot raise their glass in the traditional toast without it. 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