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Argentina guest nation as FILBO 31 prepares to open in Bogotá
The 31st edition of FILBO opens April 17 with a cast of authors, publishing houses and a Nobel Laureate. Argentina is guest nation.
Heavy rains across Colombia expected to last until June
Heavy rainfall across Colombia has caused widespread flooding in Valle del Cauca and Antioquia. Bogotá has been affected by falling trees, hail and lightning strikes.
“Crazed” German attacks an American-Colombian couple in their Bogotá home
A 49-year old German citizen, Frank Reimschneider was taken into custody Friday after he brutally attacked a couple in their centrally-located Bogotá apartment.
Pilgrimages and processions mark Holy Week in Bogotá
As the most important week for Christians around the world, Bogotá’s has its share of processions and pilgrimages for the faithful to celebrate the Semana Santa.
Slovenia’s Maribor Ballet presents Medea and Rite of Spring at Colón
As one of the most anticipated production companies invited to the Ibero-American Theatre Festival of Bogotá, the Maribor Opera Ballet presents two epic works at the Colón.
Uplifting Holy Week in Bogotá with Renaissance repertoire at BLAA
Four acclaimed international choral ensembles will perform at the main concert hall of the Luis Ángel Arango Library (BLAA) during Holy Week and concerts that shouldn’t be missed.
Spanish National Ballet opens FITB at Teatro Mayor
The Spanish National Ballet presents a dazzling performance of Zaguán y Alento during four nights at the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo.
FITB 16: Bogotá ready for a weird and wonderful theatre festival
The curtain rises on the largest theatre event in Latin America. The 16th edition of the Iberoamerican Theatre Festival presents works from 13 countries.
Bogotá’s Gold Museum joins Golden Kingdoms exhibition at the MET
A beautiful exhibition titled Golden Kingdoms at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York includes pre-Columbian artefacts from Bogotá’s famous Gold Museum.
Editorial: Reason, not populism, as Colombia’s political landscape shifts
High voter turn out during Sunday’s legislative elections shows a trend towards backing rightwing candidates as Colombians challenge the peace process and second term of Santos.
Bogotá Chamber of Commerce: Reaching a milestone in business.
The Bogota? Chamber of Commerce plays a key role in the growth and entrepreneurial spirit of the capital and region. Do your part by renewing this month your commercial registry, Registro Mercantil.
Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor gears up for a mega co-production of “Mahagonny”
The opera by Brecht and Weill known as Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny is a major co-production between the Teatro Mayor, Teatro Colón of Buenos Aires and Santiago’s Teatro Municipal.
Editorial : Bogotá sidewalks and semantics
In theory, there is plenty of sidewalk in this metropolis of 9 million and growing. But a garbage collection crisis and broken bicycle pathways are turning sidewalks into a treacherous obstacle course.
Bogotá among world’s most traffic congested cities, says study
The Colombian capital has been ranked by the Global Traffic Scorecard as the world’s 5th most traffic congested city. Los Angeles takes world’s top spot.
Former “El Bronx” turns stage in Bogotá’s Festival Centro
For its ninth edition of Festival Centro, the Fundación Gilberto Alzate Avendaño (FUGA), has incorporated a street in “El Bronx” to host live concerts.