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: District documentary reveals city of “Unexpected Neighbors”
A documentary inspired by Bogota?’s abundant biodiversity debuts this month and district initiative to inspire conservation and empathy with urban wildlife.
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.
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.
Bogotá protests claim first civilian life with death of student Dilan Cruz
The Bogotá student Dilan Cruz who was shot by the National Police anti-riot squad during a demonstration died Monday from his injuries.
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.
Bogotá protests result in 340 injured, one student in critical condition
Four days of protests in Bogotá has left scores of civilians and police officers injured. Colombia’s capital braces for another week of demonstrations.
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
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.
Mayor Peñalosa outlines security plans for Bogotá ahead of Paro Nacional
Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa outlined the security operations for the capital to guarantee peaceful protest during the national strike on Thursday, Nov 21.
Teatro Mayor presents its 2020 program, Canada named Guest Nation of Honor
Canada has been named Guest Nation of Teatro Mayor’s 2020 program, and theatre that embraces global talent.
Bogotá’s San Felipe arts district finds its “ADN” in Orange Economy
Creative districts are thriving in Bogota? with San Felipe joining El Bronx as new hubs for startups and creative industries.
Colombia faces nationwide strike Nov.21, why are students protesting?
Students are marching across Colombia in protest over institutional corruption and their right to peaceful protest. Incidents of violence are changing the debate.
Festival Brilla: Giant “Wild Lights” illuminate Bogotá for holiday season
Festival Brilla opens in Bogotá’s Botanical Garden on November 16 with an end-of-year spectacle involving giant illuminated sculptures of Colombia’s biodiversity.
Colombia’s Doris Salcedo makes art history with Nomura Art Award
Colombia’s Doris Salcedo has been awarded the world’s most lucrative art prize, Nomura Art Award, for works that honor the victims of the country’s internal conflict.