Colombia’s traditional midwives included in cultural heritage list of nation
The traditional midwives - parteras - of Colombia's Pacific have been included in the patrimony list of the nation.
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ArtChico weekend in Bogotá: Art from and for the heart
Drop by this weekend for an art fair that helps others. ArtChico brings together impressive works by national and international artists at the Museo El…
Hamburg Philharmonic brings Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde to Bogotá
The Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestra will perform two shows of Wagner's opera Tristan and Isolde in Bogotá this week.
Embera hip-hop duo promote ethnic identity with message of peace
Two Colombian youngsters are a YouTube sensation with original songs in Embera and an affirmation of pride of their indigenous heritage.
Richter’s “Viejo que Habla” heads to the port of Buenaventura
A mural by artist Leopold Richter will adorn the new cultural center of the Banco de la República in Buenaventura.
Cine Francés en Colombia launches in Bogotá
The 15th edition of Festival de Cine Francés launches in Bogotá and showcases until the end of October the best of French moviemaking, especially those…
Grand peace concert in Bogotá’s historic Plaza de Bolívar
The Ministry of Culture and Teatro Colón have teamed up to present a free concert Wednesday in the historic Plaza de Bolívar to celebrate this…
Beethoven’s Fidelio marks Opera of Colombia’s 40th anniversary
The Ópera de Colombia celebrates its 40th anniversary with Beethoven's only opera "Fidelio."
Music makes Bogotá a “BOmm” town
The biggest gathering of music industry professionals has launched in Bogotá with the 5th edition of Bogotá Music Market – BOmm.
Narcos season two premieres in Bogotá with red carpet event
The Narcos are back hosted their season two celebration in Colombia's capital.
Roldán: Art on a razor’s edge
Crossing physical and artistic frontiers, a retrospective on Luis Rolda?n opens at the Art Museum of the Banco de la República.
El Abrazo de la Serpiente named best Latin American film at Platino Awards
Ciro Guerra's tale from the Colombian Amazon wins yet another major international award.
Nunca más, a poignant exhibition by photographer Niels Van Iperen
Dutch photographer Niels Van Iperen presents Nunca más, an exhibition of portraits of the relatives of "false positives."
Bogotá’s indigenous street art under threat
Street artists share their heritage by incorporating indigenous themes into murals, but some politicians are trying to erase their work in cities across Latin America.
Lorenzo Jaramillo’s oils and earthly passions
Lorenzo Jarramillo was an artist who broke through artistic barriers and is honored in a landmark exhibition at the National Museum.
Dante to fly: NoGravity’s Divine Comedy in Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor
The Italian NoGravity Dance Company presents Dante's Divine Comedy with stunning choreography of weightless acrobats. The show debuts Thursday at Teatro Mayor.