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 iconic folk artists in Colombia, died Saturday.
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.
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…
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 month’s corralejas Buenavista, SucreDecember 28…
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…
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…
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…
Once upon a time deep in the steamy Colombian jungle two intrepid journalists stumbled upon the legend of a mysterious insect, known only as “La Machaca,” whose deadly bite has…
Colombian “tambora” artist Martina Camargo has begun her world tour. The singer from Bolivar is representing Colombia in Europe and the Middle East to mark the bicentenary of her country’s…
The central Colombian city of Ibague will this week hold its annual Folkloric Festival – celebrating the best in traditional Colombian culture. With the participation of folkloric societies from universities…