The Colombian methodology of apprentice-teacher learning and work schools for peacebuilding has been included in UNESCO’s Register of Good Safeguarding Practices.
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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.
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.
Cinemateca de Bogotá presents works by two emerging Canadian directors
Ficción/no/Ficción is the title of Cinemateca de Bogotá’s short film series dedicated to the works of two emerging Canadian directors.
Bogotá hosts UNESCO’s 14 session for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage
Bogotá is the first Latin American capital to host UNESCO’s 14.COM: the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Expoartesanías 2019: From Royal bazaar to your favorite bandeja
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
With his characteristic vallenato rock, Colombia’s Grammy Award-winning artist Carlos Vives presents his latest creative venture, the family musical “Pombo: el musical.”
With marches in Bogotá against Duque, a policeman clings to his life.
Thousands marched Wednesday in Bogotá in the second general strike of the Paro Nacional. The protests have crippled the city’s public transport system.
Colombians call for “peaceful protest” with 24-hour strike Wednesday
As Paro Nacional enters its sixth day, a general strike has been called by the Strike Committee for Wednesday. Colombians are demanding peaceful protest.
Scientists identify hundreds of species in Colombia’s Chiribiquete Park
A scientific expedition carried out in the river basins of Puerto Abeja, Mesay and Cun?are has revealed more than 300 species inside this protected parkland.
Judge denies arrest order against vandal “influencer” who smashed Bogotá’s TransMilenio
A social media influencer taped herself taking a hammer to a TransMilenio station during Thursday’s protests. Her vandalism video has outraged Colombians.
Colombia deports 59 Venezuelans for acts of vandalism during Bogotá protests
Migración Colombia expelled 59 Venezuelans on Monday for committing acts of violence and vandalism in Bogotá.
President Duque authorizes curfew for Bogotá starting 9:00 pm
In a move to restore law and order to the Colombian capital after days of unrest and vandalism, President Iván Duque and Mayor Enrique Peñalosa order a curfew starting 9:00 pm
Medellín, Barranquilla, Pasto, Colombia’s most civic cities during Paro Nacional
While Bogotá and Cali bore the brunt of violence during the national strike Thursday, three Colombian cities showed exceptional civility and concern for their infrastructure.
Violence erupts in Colombia’s capital Bogotá after day of peaceful protest
What was being celebrated as a “day of peaceful protest” by trade unions and the government turned to violence when masked vandals stormed Plaza de Bolívar.