With Colombia chosen as Guest Nation for its bicentenary, the page-turning programme of FILBO 2019 includes a historical library and plenty of gastronomic fare.
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FICCI looks at Latin America’s visual storytellers with focus on migration
March is film month in Colombia with Cartagena hosting the 59th edition of FICCI. Mendoza’s Niña Errante (Wandering Girl) opens the film festival.
Colombia presents new travel campaign #YOVOY at Anato trade fair
The most important travel fair in Colombia opened Wednesday with the presentation of the government’s new campaign to incentivize travel by Colombians in their country.
Barranquilla Carnival and the court of King Momo
Barranquilla gears up for its carnival and cast of colorful characters. Here, a guide to who’s who in this Kingdom of the street.
Branson to host Live Aid Venezuela in Colombian border city of Cúcuta
Virgin’s Richard Branson has set the stage for a musical showdown with the regime of Nicolás Maduro by announcing LiveAid Venezuela in the Colombian border city of Cúcuta.
Biodiversity and conservation the focus of Colombia BirdFair 2019
Excursions to tropical habitats along Colombia’s Pacific coast are just some activities for birders attending ColombiaBirdFair 2019 in Cali this week.
Academy of Ancient Music marks start of 2019 as UK Year at Teatro Mayor
Soprano Mary Bevan accompanies the Academy of Ancient Music for the opening concert of the UK as Guest Nation of Honor at Teatro Mayor.
International Music Festival of Cartagena defies gravity with stellar concerts
Stellar performances Thursday during the International Music Festival of Cartagena show why this yearly event is a must for music lovers.
Kingdom on a stage: UK Guest Nation of Honour in 2019 at Teatro Mayor
The Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo has invited the United Kingdom to the Guest Nation of Honour for its 2019 cultural programme.
Colombia’s largest arts and crafts fair Expoartesanías opens with new look for ancient trades.
The country’s arts and crafts fair Expoartesanías has opened in Bogotá with 30 departments represented with the largest showcase of traditional and contemporary designs by artisans.
Christmas in Bogotá: Closer to the stars, lights and acrobatic action.
A multi-media performance by Italy’s Studio Festi is the big event of Bogotá’s Christmas season and one that puts the stars within reach.
Big Picture: Worthless banknotes and the art of Butterflies
Art took flight with this installation by conceptual artist Sergio Mendoza during the recent Barcú cultural fair in Bogotá.
Bogotá becomes “zoolidarious” with Capital Animal
During the next two months, Bogotá hosts Capital Animal, a cultural festival to raise awareness of the ethical treatment of animals.
Macondo Awards celebrate Colombia’s film talent and personal storytelling
Colombia rolls out the red carpet on its film industry with Macondo Awards and main showcase for productions that have received critical acclaim around the world.
Cartagena reaches for the stars with 13th edition of International Music Festival
Music, mathematics and astronomy converge at January’s International Music Festival of Cartagena. Among the renown conductors attending is John Eliot Gardiner.
The best of Spain’s El Prado Museum under Bogotá skies
A selection of high-quality reproductions of El Prado’s art collection are on display in Bogotá’s Plaza de Bolívar.