Colombia’s traditional trades included in UNESCO’s safeguarding register

The Colombian methodology of apprentice-teacher learning and work schools for peacebuilding has been included in UNESCO's Register of Good Safeguarding Practices.

Gravity-defying show comes to Bogotá’s Plaza de Bolívar with El Sueño de Isidro

From December 15 to 23, Bogotanos will be treated to a sound, light and acrobatic spectacle in Plaza de Bolívar titled "El Sueño de Isidro."

Bogotá dazzles for Navidad with free concerts and acrobatic spectacle

With lights to admire every night this holiday season, Bogotá's agenda includes over 100 free events and acrobatic spectacle in Plaza de Bolívar by France's La Maison.

The charm of buying in Bogotá’s weekend pop up Farmers Markets

Sustainable and wholesome agricultural practices are some of the ingredients for the success of Bogotá's weekend Mercados Campesinos.

Brushes with history: Colombia’s Museo Nacional presents the Independence painters

The National Museum of Colombia is hosting its last exhibition of the country's bicentenary with works by Independence painters Figueroa, Gil de Castro, and Espinosa.

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Cinemateca de Bogotá presents works by two emerging Canadian directors

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Ficción/no/Ficción is the title of Cinemateca de Bogotá's short film series dedicated to the works of two emerging Canadian directors.
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Bogotá hosts UNESCO’s 14 session for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage

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Bogotá is the first Latin American capital to host UNESCO's 14.COM: the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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Expoartesanías 2019: From Royal bazaar to your favorite bandeja

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Colombia's largest arts and crafts fair Expoartesanías offers visitors a unique chance to buy gifts with a seal of origin. From December 4 to 17.

Carlos Vives’ family musical “Pombo” debuts at Teatro Colón for the holidays

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With his characteristic vallenato rock, Colombia's Grammy Award-winning artist Carlos Vives presents his latest creative venture, the family musical "Pombo: el musical."

Scientists identify hundreds of species in Colombia’s Chiribiquete Park

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A scientific expedition carried out in the river basins of Puerto Abeja, Mesay and Cuñare has revealed more than 300 species inside this protected parkland.

Colombia deports 59 Venezuelans for acts of vandalism during Bogotá protests

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Migración Colombia expelled 59 Venezuelans on Monday for committing acts of violence and vandalism in Bogotá.

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Editorial: Endangered ecosystems and Orange Economy that thinks green

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President Iván Duque is pushing the Orange Economy to combat a host of environmental threats, including deforestation. Are digital ecosystems a smokescreen for failed infrastructure?

Editorial: When August fanned the flames

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The wrath of the news maelstrom in August didn't exclude Colombia from making world headlines after ex-FARC dissidents announced their return to arms.

Editorial: Colombia is a nation on the move

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The improved security situation across Colombia is presenting many with the option of living in smaller cities, and that offer good quality of life and new-found business opportunities.
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