The Bandola Music Festival in Sevilla, is among the most important in Valle del Cauca, and annual celebration of traditional and alternative music.
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Cali Salsa declared Intangible Cultural Patrimony of Colombia.
The fast steps, gyrating hips and sultry moves of Cali’s legendary dance – salsa caleña – has been recognized by Colombia’s Ministry of Culture as Intangible Cultural Patrimony of the Nation; and important step toward the eventual listing of the dance, with all its cultural manifestations, on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Hertiage (ICH). “For […]
World Forum of Art, Culture, Creativity and Technology comes to Medellín
If you’re a creative or start-up, then the Great World Forum of Art, Culture, Creativity and Technology is tailored for your entrepreneurial needs.
LACMA hosts The Portable Universe of Colombia’s indigenous cultures
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art LACMA is hosting a groundbreaking exhibition of works showcasing the diversity and materiality of ancient Colombian cultures.
Bogotá gets new National Arts Center Teatro Colón
After two years of construction, Bogotá gets a new performing arts center with Centro Nacional de Artes Teatro Colón, and largest investment in cultural infrastructure by the Ministry of Culture.
Violin virtuoso Ara Malikian makes Bogotá debut at Teatro Mayor
The Lebanon-born violinist Ara Malikian will deliver a one night concert at Teatro Mayor on May 10, 2022, and evening that showcases the virtuosity of the renowned musician.
Colombia’s MinCultura launches online course in Orange Economy
The Ministry of Culture has launched a free online course in Orange Economy for industry professionals, and available also in English for international participants.
One hundred free books on Colombia’s true land of Encanto.
Villegas Editores and Ministry of Culture teamed up to offer Colombians free access to 100 digital titles by the publishing house, known for its glossy coffee table book collection.
Colombia heads to Seoul as Guest Nation at Book Fair
Korea has reciprocated the invitation as Guest Nation at Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) by hosting Colombia with its own pavilion in Seoul as part of its international book fair.
Hit the art gallery trail with ARTBO Weekend 2022
Take full advantage of the art gallery circuit this weekend, with the all in-person event ARTBO Weekend 2022. More than 50 exhibition spaces are participating.
Ministry of Culture offers free digital library to Colombian homes
The Ministry of Culture has launched a platform to offer more than 150 free books to Colombian homes. The ebooks were curated by the Colombia’s National Library.
FILBo is back as Colombia’s top literary event
Three years after the last International Book Fair of Bogotá was held at Corferias, the literary world reunites in Colombian capital for edition 34.
Colombia’s National Museum opens Antonio Caro retrospective
On the anniversary of Antonio Caro’s death, the National Museum opens its retrospective of the conceptual artist, best known for the Colombia/Coca-Cola series.
Bogotá’s edition XVII of FITB returns to stages and streets
With 140 performances and 36 companies represented, the XVII edition of the Iberoamerican Theatre Festival of Bogotá (FITB) opens April 1 in the Colombian capital.
Colombia truck convoy takes Manhattan with “Encanto”
A convoy of six trucks circled around Manhattan’s most emblematic spots to remind New Yorkers that Colombia is the most welcoming place on Earth.
Colombia launches Cumbia Route to promote coastal tourism
From cumbia to vallenato, mapale and porro, Colombia wants tourists to explore the Caribbean coast with a new tourism route dedicated to the region’s musical diversity.