The Cluny Museum of Paris brings 60 pieces from the medieval period to the National Museum as part of Colombia – France Year.
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Cirque Farouche takes on Fellini’s “18 1/2” at the Teatro Mayor
The French circus group Cirque Farouche headlines this month at the Teatro Mayor with an acrobatic tale based on Fellini’s iconic film “18 1/2”
Two Nobels and fifty years of ‘Solitude’ to be honoured at FILBo
The 30th edition of the Bogotá International Book Fair launches this month and a wonderful opportunity to come face to face with your favourite authors.
Molas, sacred music and a very ‘Romantic’ agenda
With the start of Semana Santa, The City Paper presents a listing of some of the cultural highlights taking place in the capital and colonial Villa de Leyva.
Bogotá’s Catedral Primada to resound to Bach with free concert series
The Ministry of Culture wants Bogotanos to appreciate the complete organ works of the great Baroque composer, J.S Bach. This free concert series runs until September.
Bogotá is the Romantic Russia: A festival for everyone at the Teatro Mayor
“Bogota? is the Romantic Russia” is one of the most anticipated cultural events in a year in with an unprecedented line-up of international performers are coming to the capital.
XY Company’s acrobats kick off at the Teatro Mayor JMSD
The acrobats of the French dance company, Compagnie XY present their spectacular show as part of the year-long Colombia – France Year.
FICCI’s Diana Bustamante joins jury of Rotterdam’s International Film Festival
The Colombian filmmaker will join the jury of the Official Selection during the 46th edition of one of the world’s most demanding and prestigious film festivals.
Cartagena ready for 12th edition of Hay Festival and free app included
The 12th edition of Hay Festival begins this week in Cartagena and with an impressive line-up of authors, graphic artists and political commentators. The festival has launched a free app for the event.
Bogotá’s Peñalosa: Bullfighting “not part of a civilized society”
Despite his personal objection to bullfights, Bogotá’s mayor Peñalosa must abide by the ruling of the country’s high court to allow the Santamaria ring to host the spectacle after a five-year absence.
Julia Salvi: A commitment to classical music in Cartagena
After the 10th annual Cartagena International Music Festival this month, a look at the family who founded this celebration of classical music in the colonial city.
Colombia: A nation of percussionists
If you happen to have a tapping issue, compulsive or mild, you will find comfort in this rhythm nation.
Cine Francés en Colombia launches in Bogotá
The 15th edition of Festival de Cine Francés launches in Bogotá and showcases until the end of October the best of French moviemaking, especially those by women directors.
Tibasosa in Boyacá set to host another edition of its Feijoa Festival
If traveling the backwaters of Boyacá don’t miss Tibasosa’s feijoa festival, which celebrates this small green fruit.
Bëtsknaté festival an ancient ‘carnival of forgiveness’
The Camëntsá and Inga communities’ Bëtsknaté festival celebrates traditional values of peace and reconciliation in Colombia’s Putumayo region.
900,000 condoms keep a lid on Zika at Carnaval de Barranquilla
Colombian health officials handed out at least 900,000 condoms at Barranquilla’s Carnaval to help prevent pregnancies during a Zika outbreak.