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Colombia bans use of circus animals
Jun 12, 2013

Colombia bans use of circus animals

posted by Adriaan Alsema

Colombia’s Congress on Wednesday approved a bill that prohibits the use of animals in circuses.

Culture

Jun 11, 2013

How art helps Medellin’s embattled Comuna 13 define itself

posted by Johnny Crisp

Medellin’s Comuna 13 — one of the urban districts most affected by Colombia’s ongoing conflict — is far from trying to bury its violent history. Instead, residents are determined to  Full Article »

Culture

Jun 10, 2013

Colombian director wins best documentary at Student Academy Awards

posted by Julia Myska

A documentary made by a Colombian film student won the top prize at the 40th annual Student Academy Awards Saturday.

Culture

Jun 7, 2013

Bieber to spread his glory in Colombia in late October

posted by Julia Myska

Superstar Justin Bieber plans to melt hearts in Colombia on October 29, his website confirmed Thursday.

Culture

May 16, 2013

One Direction announces world tour, 1st stop: Colombia

posted by Adriaan Alsema

British/Irish pop sensation One Direction announced Wednesday that Colombia will be the first stop of the boy band’s first world tour.

Culture

May 12, 2013

Pope Francis canonizes Colombia’s first saint

posted by Adriaan Alsema

Pope Francis canonized the first ever Colombian to become a saint; the late Laura Montoya or Laura of Saint Catherine of Siena.

Culture

History Channel lists Colombia’s greatest 25
May 8, 2013

History Channel lists Colombia’s greatest 25

posted by Parker Crooks

Colombians are voting for the “Greatest Colombian,” the most prominent figure from Colombia throughout its history, for a new History Channel program called, “El Gran Colombiano.”

Culture

Bi-National Film Festival unites film fans from Colombia and Venezuela
May 8, 2013

Bi-National Film Festival unites film fans from Colombia and Venezuela

posted by Parker Crooks

Colombian and Venezuelan film buffs will gather in two border towns to celebrate the second Bi-National Film Festival. The festival, which showcases films from both countries, will be held May  Full Article »

Culture

May 4, 2013

Nicolas Hernandez, One of Colombia’s most iconic folk heroes, dies

posted by Adriaan Alsema

Nicolas Hernandez, one of the oldest members of the Gaiteros de San Jacinto and one of the most iconic folk artists in Colombia, died Saturday.

Culture

Colombia’s literary culture bubbles just beneath the surface
May 3, 2013

Colombia’s literary culture bubbles just beneath the surface

posted by Wesley Tomaselli

Bogota’s Feria del Libro lets Colombia’s literary culture come to life once a year, but the country’s literature scene goes beyond Bogota and its international book fair.

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