economy
diciembre 27, 2025
Balance económico e impacto social del Festival del Pastel Cartagenero 2025
El Festival del Pastel Cartagenero cerró este 26 de diciembre con un balance histórico en ventas, asistencia y fortalecimiento del patrimonio gastronómico de la ciudad, consolidándose como uno de los eventos culturales y económicos más importantes de la temporada decembrina en Cartagena.
TL;DR
- The Pastel Cartagenero Festival recorded historic sales of $1,030,362,900 and sold 38,023 pasteles from December 17-26, 2025.
- The event supported 50 'matronas' (traditional cooks), two Impulso Violeta points, a cocktail point, and two traditional sweet points, boosting local economies.
- Over 250 families benefited directly from income, employment, and the visibility of their ancestral knowledge.
- The festival included cultural programming such as music, educational activities, artisan sales, and live art.
- Maritza Cassiani Cabarcas won first place, Virginia María Chica Mangones took second, and Luz Mary Ricardo Elles secured third place based on flavor, presentation, and tradition.
- Manuela de Ávila Hernández was voted the public's favorite, receiving over 7,000 QR code votes.
- Lucy Espinosa Díaz, director of IPCC, highlighted the festival's role in generating income, employment, and recognition for those preserving Cartagena's culinary heritage.
- Mayor Dumek Turbay Paz emphasized the event's social and economic impact, confirming the vitality of Cartagena's cultural economy and traditions.