#6 Activity, festivities in Colombia

The festivities in Colombia are of great cultural diversity, full of rhythm, joy and color, some are a tradition

of which they seek to preserve in different regions of the country

the following events in Colombia.

Manizales Fair and Black and White Carnival

The Manizales Fair takes place between January 5 and 11 to welcome the new year. There are all kinds of activities, both traditional and mestizo, from bullfights to different parades

Barranquilla Carnival

One of the main events in Colombia is the Barranquilla Carnival. This carnival is the second largest in the world, only surpassed by the Brazilian carnivals. It begins each year on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday

 

vallenato festival

Of all the events that can be held in Colombia, the International Festival of the Vallenata Legend or simply Festival Vallenato is the star,

 Also during the festival, all types of artistic expressions related to vallenato are rescued. Peasant poetry, stories, oral tradition and sociocultural expressions are also part of the celebration

Medellín Flower Fair

During the month of August, in addition to a large number of events in Colombia, you have the Medellín Flower Fair. This festival, which was initially celebrated in May, was celebrated in August 1958

You also have the World Salsa Festival in Cali, the National Cumbia Festival in Magadalena and the Harvest Festivals in Pereira, to name a few

Latin American Folk Dance Festival

The Valle del Cauca Latin American Folk Dance Festival takes place every year in the month of October. Its objective is the reconstruction of the historical memory of Latin American cultural identity

Other festivals that take place during this month are the Luna Verde Festival in San Andrés Islas, the Bolívar Drum Festival and the Bogotá International Film Festival

 

The Independence Fair

In November, the Independence Fair is celebrated in Bolívar, where the National Beauty Contest of Colombia takes place. During the festival there is a parade of dancers, a parade of swimsuits, concerts and the Popular Reign

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