The Spanish theatre group Ron Lalá takes on the verses of the father of the modern novel, Miguel de Cervantes, with four performances at the Colón Theatre.
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Mayoralty releases back into the wild animals seized from traffickers in Bogotá
At a nature reserve in the Eastern plains, the mayoralty of Bogotá released 408 animals after years of being held captive in the Colombian capital.
Molas, sacred music and a very ‘Romantic’ agenda
With the start of Semana Santa, The City Paper presents a listing of some of the cultural highlights taking place in the capital and colonial Villa de Leyva.
Maypures: Waterway of the “Eighth Wonder of the World”
Photographer Gabriel Eisenband captured this impressive picture of the Maypures rapids in the Tuparro National Park.
Samboní killer sentenced, Ponce de Leon honored for her bravery
The sentencing of Rafael Uribe Noguera to 51 years and 10 months for the killing of 7-year-old Yuliana Samboni was one of the important stories that made headlines this week in Colombia.
Bogotá’s Catedral Primada to resound to Bach with free concert series
The Ministry of Culture wants Bogotanos to appreciate the complete organ works of the great Baroque composer, J.S Bach. This free concert series runs until September.
Vatican announces Pope Francis will visit Colombia on a six-day trip in September
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will visit Colombia for six days in September to show his support for the peace process with FARC and the importance of reconciliation.
Electrical storm creates widespread chaos in Bogotá and more expected
Tuesday’s severe electrical storm in Bogotá collapsed major roads and caused widespread chaos to the city’s transportation system. More storms are expected.
Bogotá’s MamBo inaugurates “De la línea al espacio”
The Bogotá Museum of Modern Art re-opened after a two month renovation with an exhibition featuring the works of artists Olga de Amaral, Jim Amaral, and Ricardo Cárdenas.
The Colón Theatre tributes Teresita Gómez and her 60 years as pianist
The Colón Theatre presents a one-night tribute to one of Colombia’s most admired performers, pianist Teresita Gómez.
Letter from “Anonymous”: I was a prisoner of Colombia’s FARC
In a letter, one prominent businessman recalls how he was sold into captivity and endured 10 months as an “economic prisoner” of the Colombian guerrilla.
Big Picture: A palm grows in La Candelaria
The mood may recall Marrakech, but even though there is no beach nor desert close to the Colombian capital, palms have been growing in La Candelaria for centuries.
Search continues for Colombian Catholic nun kidnapped in southern Mali
Search and rescue operations continues in southern Mali to secure the release of the Colombian Franciscan nun, Gloria Cecilia Narvaez Argoti, taken by a gang of armed jihadists.
Spain’s Eduardo Guerrero tributes women with his energetic flamenco
The renowned Spanish flamenco dancer Eduardo Guerrero will perform his most recent show “Guerrero” at the Teatro Julio Mario Santo Domingo for two nights.
Big Picture: First light in the ‘mother of nations’
Stunning photograph as morning mist rises near Aguadas, Caldas. Photo: Carlos Pineda
FICCI’s Diana Bustamante joins jury of Rotterdam’s International Film Festival
The Colombian filmmaker will join the jury of the Official Selection during the 46th edition of one of the world’s most demanding and prestigious film festivals.