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XIII International Sacred Music Festival of Bogotá set to enchant with “La Consagración”

By Richard Emblin - August 29, 2024

The XIII International Sacred Music Festival of Bogotá kicks off on September 7, featuring over 750 artists from 14 countries in 40 events across the city. Highlights include Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 and performances by The King’s Singers (UK) and La Grande Chapelle (Spain).

The gold raft exhibited in the Gold Museum of Bogota.

Bogotá’s Gold Museum to temporarily close its legendary “Offering” Room

By The City Paper Staff - August 28, 2024

Bogotá’s Gold Museum will temporarily close its iconic “Offering Room,” home to the Muisca Raft, for renovations starting October 7, 2024, with a planned reopening in mid-December, promising an enhanced visitor experience.

Colombia al Parque: Bogotá festival showcases a nation of music talent

By The City Paper Staff - August 23, 2024

Bogotá is set to host the Colombia al Parque festival (August 24 and 25) at Parque de los Novios, showcasing Colombia’s diverse musical heritage. The free event features six national acts, three international artists, and eight local performers, celebrating rhythms from the Pacific and Magdalena River regions. The festival, themed “When the River Sounds,” highlights the cultural significance of Colombia’s waterways.

Dr.Lakra’s fusion of pop art and religious icons set to open at MAMU

By The City Paper Staff - August 15, 2024

The Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia (MAMU) in Bogotá is set to host a groundbreaking art exhibition that bridges the gap between religious iconography and popular culture. Starting on August 17, 2024, the museum will feature the work of the renowned Mexican artist Jerónimo López Ramírez, widely known as Dr. Lakra.

MAMU: Claudia Andujar and the Yanomami’s struggle for survival

By The City Paper Staff - August 10, 2024

Claudia Andujar’s gripping exhibition on the Yanomami’s fight for survival enters its final month at Bogotá’s MAMU,and through the haunting lens of the photographer, audiences are given a unique insight into the daily life of an endangered indigenous community at the heart of the Brazilian Amazon.

Galería Sextante: Inauguration of SELVA ADENTRO by Arturo Denárvaez

By The City Paper Staff - August 7, 2024

Galería Sextante in Bogotá recently inaugurated the exhibition SELVA ADENTRO by artist Arturo Denárvaez. The event was attended by close friends and family of the artist.

Chopin National Piano Competition comes to Colombia with Maestro Bogányi

By The City Paper Staff - July 7, 2024

Hungarian pianist Gergely Bogányi to open Colombia’s Federico Chopin National Piano Competition, with the winner heading to the prestigious event in Warsaw, Poland, in 2025.

Blues en el Balcón festival set to rock Sevilla for fifth year

By The City Paper Staff - June 28, 2024

Sevilla’s Blues en el Balcón Festival returns for its fifth year from June 28-30, promising a vibrant celebration of blues music and cultural exchange at the heart of Valle del Cauca.

Colombia’s Petro honors Carlos Pizarro’s Hat as cultural heritage

By The City Paper Staff - June 18, 2024

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro designates Carlos Pizarro’s iconic beige straw hat as Cultural Heritage in a solemn ceremony at Bogotá’s Casa de Nariño.

No more olé: Colombian Congress passes bill banning bullfighting

By The City Paper Staff - May 29, 2024

Colombian Congress passes historic bill banning bullfighting, marking a significant victory for the animal rights movement after decades of legal obstacles.

The best of the Petronio Álvarez Festival at Teatro Mayor on Saturday, June 1

By The City Paper Staff - May 27, 2024

Catch the highlights of the Petronio Álvarez Festival’s top performers at Teatro Mayor this Saturday, June 1, featuring acclaimed Afro-Colombian musical talents. Tickets available now for this celebration of Pacific music

Bogotá to stage nine Festivals at the Park with environmental messages

By The City Paper Staff - May 7, 2024

With a strong environmental message from the mayoralty, Bogotá will stage nine Festivals at the Park during 2024.

Eurocine celebrates edition 30 with Sweden as Guest Nation

By The City Paper Staff - April 25, 2024

Eurocine’s 30th edition, featuring Sweden as Guest Nation, promises a captivating showcase of European cinema across nine Colombian cities from May 9 to May 19.

Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) hosts Brazil as Guest Nation

By Richard Emblin - April 13, 2024

Brazil will be honored as Guest Nation at Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo), showcasing its literary greatness and fostering a cultural exchange on topics such as climate change, biodiversity and the Amazon. FILBo opens April 17 at Corferias and runs until May 2.

Bogotá set for three-days of art-hopping circuits with ARTBO Weekend

By The City Paper Staff - April 8, 2024

Bogotá gears up for ARTBO Weekend, set to showcase diverse artistic expressions and design innovations across the city from April 12-14. With 71 venues participating, attendees can expect immersive art experiences, guided tours, and insightful conversations, highlighting Bogotá’s thriving cultural landscape

Colombia’s García Márquez returns posthumously with “Until August”

By Richard Emblin - March 19, 2024

A decade after his death in Mexico City at age 77, Gabriel García Márquez’s posthumous novel ‘Until August’ sparks debate as it hits shelves worldwide. The Colombian release has been welcomed by readers of the Nobel Laureate.