The strength of the elephant, the perseverance of the ostrich, and the resilience of the axolotl are some of the values that will come to life in Caro El Caracol, the alebrije that families from Aguascalientes and visitors can see in the Carranza Cultural Corridor during the 2026 San Marcos National Fair.
For the second year in a row, the Aguascalientes Municipal Institute for Culture (IMAC), through its Paper Sculpture Workshop, part of the Crafts Coordination at the Artistic Exploration Units (UEAS), presents a large-scale paper sculpture representing an alebrije, with which fairgoers can interact during their visit to the Corridor.
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“Caro represents the sum of what we at the UEAS consider our main goals,” stated Jorge Fuentes, Coordinator of the Crafts Workshops and head of the project.
He explained that it has the body of a snail because it represents “the strength, the fortitude of who we are, of our student community. That we have a stronghold where we can take refuge, as seen from the perspective of the artistic community.”
The head is that of an axolotl, since this animal has the characteristic of replacing the organs it loses; these are the thoughts that can sometimes disturb our peace, but we rebuild them with positive things. The tail is also that of an axolotl, because it defines its direction, where it wants to go.
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The front legs are those of an ostrich because we have to run to keep moving forward; The ostrich only stops when it decides to. Likewise, its hind legs are elegant; they represent the strength to stand with confidence and achieve great things.
Caro will be the star of this workshop, located on Carranza Corridor, between Mariano Matamoros and José F. Elizondo streets, where children can create their own interpretation of the snail, inspired by the values it represents.
Caro the Snail will be open Monday through Sunday, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is a free activity.
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