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RUGE Independiente: Picnic Literario en el corazón de Bogotá

By The City Paper Staff - December 2, 2024

El Parque de los Periodistas Gabriel García Márquez en Bogotá será escenario del Picnic Literario RUGE Independiente, una jornada que celebra la conexión entre el periodismo y la literatura. Organizado por Idartes, el evento contará con conversaciones con destacados periodistas y escritores, talleres sobre podcast y edición independiente, y presentaciones artísticas.

Mayor Galán launches police offensive to reclaim Bogotá’s Centro from organized crime

By The City Paper Staff - November 21, 2024

Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán and Police Chief José Gualdrón launched a major operation to recover Bogotá’s city center from criminal organizations.

Domo Lleno + RealMix

By The City Paper Staff - November 19, 2024

Bogotá’s grand Planetarium – Planetario Distrital – is set to transform into a hub of digital art and immersive experiences as it hosts the eighth edition of Domo Lleno and the fourth edition of RealMix. For the first time, these festivals will feature a unified program, combining cutting-edge audiovisual productions with interactive workshops, live performances, […]

Popular al Parque: Bogotá inaugurates popular music festival

By The City Paper Staff - November 15, 2024

The inaugural edition of Popular al Parque promises to be a major cultural event, offering Bogotá’s residents and visitors a chance to celebrate the diversity of Colombian music in the city’s largest public park.

Colombia declares State of Emergency amid torrential rains and extreme weather

By The City Paper Staff - November 12, 2024

President Petro has declared a state of emergency across Colombia following relentless rainfall in the Pacific and Andean regions. Widespread flooding and landslides have displacement more than 90,000 people.

Bogotá braces for more powerful storms following flash flooding

By The City Paper Staff - November 7, 2024

Bogotá braces for more powerful storms after severe flooding on November 6. The storm caused major traffic disruptions, school closures, and overwhelmed the city’s drainage systems.

Colombia Curiosity: Unearthing haunted legends and Otherworldly encounters

By Richard Emblin - October 31, 2024

Colombia has its share of haunted homes, haciendas and hotels that attract curiosity-seekers and adventurers. From chilling legends, to UFO sightings, and ghostly encounters, Colombia blends history with paranormal activities.

Rock al Parque: Bogotá celebrates 30 years of legendary concerts

By The City Paper Staff - October 30, 2024

Rock al Parque celebrates 30 years as a leading rock festival in Latin America. Taking place at the Simón Bolívar Park in Bogotá, November 9-11, the 2024 edition will feature 58 bands, including Testament, Haggard, Doro, Superlitio, and Mago de Oz, among many others. Edition XXVIII promises an unforgettable experience.

Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro street artists unite in graffiti collaboration

By The City Paper Staff - October 28, 2024

Artists from Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro unite to create a kilometer-long series of graffiti murals across both cities, blending community stories and artistic collaboration in a landmark project by Idartes.

Banco de la República joins Bogotá’s Museum Night with Art, Culture, and Creativity

By Richard Emblin - October 24, 2024

The Banco de la República’s cultural spaces will participate in Bogotá’s Museum Night on Friday, November 8, by extending the hours of its venues, including the Museo del Oro, Museo Casa de Moneda, Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia (MAMU), Casa Republicana, Museo Botero, and Casa Gómez Campuzano.

Idartes launches Africa en Bogotá and a Biennale for childhood creativity

By The City Paper Staff - October 18, 2024

Bogotá is hosting two vibrant festivals this weekend: Africa en Bogotá where cultural ties are celebrated through music and art, and the International Biennial of Art for Childhood, focusing on creative engagement for young audiences.

Bogotá heat wave and water crisis could lead to Disaster Declaration from Mayor Galán

By Richard Emblin - October 18, 2024

As Bogotá faces a water crisis with extreme heat, Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán may be forced to declare a state of emergency for the Colombian capital. With reservoirs levels at critical lows, an extended drought could lead to water shortages during 2025.

Banco de la República unveils virtual library of Brian Moser’s legacy in Colombia

By Richard Emblin - October 16, 2024

British geologist-turned-photographer Brian Moser (1935-2023) captured the lives of Colombia’s Indigenous, Afro, and rural communities. A new virtual exhibition by the country’s Central Bank – Banco de la República – showcases 1,400 of Moser’s most iconic images.

From “Barrio” to Stage: 25-Years of Bogotá’s iconic Salsa al Parque

By The City Paper Staff - October 4, 2024

Bogotá will once again be transformed into a vibrant barrio of salsa, a place where history, rhythm, and community converge in a celebration of sound and movement with the 25th anniversar edition of Salsa Al Parque.

Art aficionados and VIPs celebrate 20 Years of Bogotá’s ARTBO

By The City Paper Staff - September 28, 2024

ARTBO’s 20th edition in Bogotá launched with a star-studded event, attracting celebrities, art aficionados, and VIPs from around the world. The social gathering celebrated Colombian artist David Manzur’s 70-years of artistic creation and featured a slate of national and international galleries.

Jazz al Parque 2024: A celebration of community and global sounds in Bogotá

By The City Paper Staff - September 28, 2024

Bogotá will once again resonate with the sounds of jazz as the highly anticipated Jazz al Parque 2024 returns to Parque El Country. Held on September 28 and 29, this free festival has become a signature cultural event, uniting music lovers from across the city and beyond.