The northwest Colombian state of Antioquia called for the closure of 64 coal mines over their allegedly high risk for accidents. Locals go as far as saying this could starve the communities…
The western Colombian city of Quibdo is set to celebrate the San Pacho festival, a 32-day rip-roaring party that culminates in a parade in honor of their patron saint Saint Francis…
The San Pacho festival, a celebration held in the western department of Choco, is underway and will last until October 4.
The San Pacho festival, held every year in western Colombia, was declared an “Intangible Cultural Heritage” for humanity Wednesday by UNESCO. {japopup type=”image”content=”http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/417273_419297301463563_1893398292_n.jpg” title=”San Pacho Festivities”}{/japopup} {japopup type=”image”content=”http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/76277_419298451463448_192510881_n.jpg” title=”San Pacho…
The San Pacho twenty-day festival will continue partying for one more week before ending on October 4 just in time for a day of reflection. In the city of Quibdo, the capital of…
Parades, processions, and parties are in abundance in Quibdo, the capital of the Choco department as its inhabitants and visitors celebrate the patron saint San Pacho, lasting until October 5.…