Algunos Festivales Importantes en Colombia. Versión en Inglés.

1. By: Miss Andrea García Sánchez.

2. Pasto - Nariño

3. The Carnival of Blacks and
Whites was declared
Intangible Cultural Heritage of
Humanity by UNESCO in
2009 and is celebrated the
first days of the month of
January.

4. Barranquilla - Atlantico

5. The Carnival of Barranquilla
over the years has become
one of the most important
folkloric and cultural festivals
in Colombia. “Who will is
who enjoys live”

6. Valledupar – Cesar

7. The Festival of Leyenda
Vallenata evolved and has
been forged as a faithful
defender and diffuser of the
folk and popular expressions
that surround the Vallenato
music.

8. Neiva - Huila

9. This celebration was declared a
Cultural Patrimony of the Nation in
2006, a representation of the culture
typical of some regions of Colombia,
where different folkloric
manifestations like dances,
comparsas and parades are
highlighted.

10. Calarca - Quindio

11. Within the framework of the
National Coffee Festival, the
National Coffee Reign is held,
with the winning candidate
representing Colombia at the
International Coffee Reign held
in Manizales.

12. Santa Marta - Magdalena

13. Every year, the sea parties
gather on the beaches of
Santa Marta to lovers of sports
tourism from all over the
country and the world. In them
also the International National
Reign of the Sea is celebrated.

14. Medellin - Antioquia

15. Considered one of the most
emblematic celebrations in
Colombia, the Flower Fair is
a tribute to the cultural and
historical roots of paisa
culture.

16. Villa de Leyva - Boyaca

17. In the Festival the
participants enjoy the
presentation and watch the
professional contestants
perform different
demonstrations and
compete in different
categories.

18. Cartagena - Bolivar

19. In these, the National Beauty
Contest of Colombia is
celebrated with the objective of
seeking the national integration
through the beauty of the
country's women. At present it is
one of the most significant
national events.

20. Cali – Valle del Cauca

21. Every year during the last week of
December the city of Cali dresses
up for a party, for a week, the sky
branch dresses its magic streets
and performs a large number of
events, in what is known as the
Cali Fair, a Of the most traditional
and important celebrations in
Colombia.