Nicolas Hernandez, One of Colombia’s most iconic folk heroes, dies
Nicolas Hernandez, one of the oldest members of the Gaiteros de San Jacinto and one of the most...
Tag: folklore
Colombia police swoop up ‘fake’ hats
As Colombia tries to defend itself from cheap Chinese imports, police have taken action against imitation “vueltiado” hats. Police have reportedly begun siezing hats in Colombian tourist hotspots after concerns that...
North Colombia bull fighting season begins
Following a month of Christmas celebrations, Colombia’s Caribbean departments have entered months of local festivals, some accompanied by controversial “Corralejas” or participatory bull fights. This...
Colombian ballet company holds one-off show in Bogota
Colombian ballet company Folklore Ballet of Antioquia is to play two shows in Bogota on Sunday December 18. The shows, to be held in the Jorge Eliecer Gaitan theatre in Bogota, will bring Colombian folklore to the stage,...
Medellin prepares for spectacular ‘Parade of Legends’
Medellin’s fantastical history will come to life Wednesday December 7 under the city’s dazzling Christmas lights. More than a thousand performers will fill the city’s major streets to celebrate the arrival of...
Afrocolombian music festival rocks Medellin
The fourth annual Medellin Afrocolombian music festival, Afro Festi, has been set to rock the city from November 3 through 5. In a celebration of culture and diversity, the festival kicks things off Thursday with an Artisan...
