The Vallenato Legend festival, one of Colombia’s biggest popular culture events, will return to the city of Valledupar in the northern Colombian department of Cesar between April 26 and 30.
The festival was founded in 1968 by legendary vallenato composer,
The festival features music contests with a range of different categories for professionals, amateurs and children. Musicians can also compete for other titles such as “best amateur accordion player.” Another competition is the “piqueria”, where singers take each other on in an improvised duel, where the quickest and most inventive competitor wins.
In addition to music contests, there will be shows, parades and a party atmosphere over the five days.