A Collaborative Effort to Promote Knowledge and Literacy
On the occasion of the National Book Day and International Libraries Day, the Mexican Lottery, in collaboration with the Red de Bibliotecas y Archivos del Centro Histórico CDMX (RBACH) and the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE), unveiled a special lottery ticket (Sorteo Mayor No. 3991) to support and promote libraries and reading.
Key Figures and Their Roles
- Olivia Salomón: Director General of the Mexican Lottery, emphasized that defending libraries and promoting reading is a national transformation decision, an investment in a freer, fairer, and more historically aware nation.
- Pablo Arrocha: Legal Consultant for the SRE, highlighted reading as a fundamental humanist value and a crucial factor in democratization, equality, and people’s development.
The Significance of Libraries and Reading
Both Salomón and Arrocha stressed the importance of libraries and reading in shaping a more just, knowledgeable, and historically conscious society. They argued that libraries foster community building, open dialogue, and provide access to information.
Supporting Statements from Other Officials
- Rodrigo Borja Torres: Director General of Libraries at the Secretaría de Cultura, described libraries as authentic community centers and cultural hubs, emphasizing their crucial role in Mexico’s cultural activities.
- Elsa Margarita Ramírez Leyva: Director General of Libraries and Digital Information Services at UNAM, highlighted the evolution of books from clay tablets to electronic formats and stressed the importance of libraries as open spaces with free thought and accessible information.
- Ricardo Montes Gómez: Director of the Biblioteca Melchor Ocampo in the Mexican Senate, reinforced the idea that knowledge should be universal and accessible, emphasizing the need for libraries in today’s information-driven world.
Lottery Details and Availability
The Sorteo Mayor No. 3991 will take place on November 4 at 8 PM with a top prize of 21 million pesos across three series and a total distributable amount of 66 million pesos.
- Ticket price: 30 pesos
- Series price: 600 pesos
- Three million six hundred thousand tickets are available nationwide through retailers and miloteria.mx
- The live stream of the draw will be available on the Lotería Nacional’s official YouTube channel, Sorteos Tradicionales.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of this special lottery ticket? This ticket supports libraries and promotes reading as part of the National Book Day and International Libraries Day celebrations.
- Who are the key figures involved in this initiative? Olivia Salomón (Mexican Lottery), Pablo Arrocha (SRE Legal Consultant), Rodrigo Borja Torres (Secretaría de Cultura), Elsa Margarita Ramírez Leyva (UNAM), and Ricardo Montes Gómez (Mexican Senate).
- When and where will the lottery draw take place? The draw will occur on November 4 at 8 PM, with a live stream available on the Lotería Nacional’s official YouTube channel.
- How can one purchase a ticket for the lottery? Tickets are available for 30 pesos each or three series for 600 pesos through retailers and miloteria.mx.
