If all of the world´s cultural heritage (sports, music, fashion, architecture, literature, painting, etc..) was contained in a time capsule, what would you include to demonstrate the legacy of your country? Answered by Eduardo Fernandez de Soto

1. If all of the world’s cultural heritage (sports, music,
fashion, architecture, literature, painting, etc..) was
contained in a time capsule, what would you include
to demonstrate the legacy of your country?
As a Colombian, very proud of my country and its people, it is difficult to select a
handful of things to represent the country’s legacy in a time capsule. However, in this
presentation I have done my best to do it through what I believe are the best
portrayals of Colombia and its people. There are very little objects included, mostly
people and activities that represent the best of the country.
As the time capsule will be opened years in the future, I decided not to include the
negative aspects of the country, which have been very harmful and have given the
country a negative image. This is done because Colombia deserves a fresh start and
has all the elements to do so in a great way.

2. Folklore
Salsodromo in Cali, where almost 1,500 professional salsa dancers
perform in a street parade of over 4 hours.
Festival Petronio Alvarez in Cali, a 5 day festival where more than 50,000
people attend to celebrate the music, traditions and folklore of the
Colombian Pacific Coast and its African heritage.
Carnaval de Barranquilla, 4 days of parades, music and festivities which is
considered the second largest carnival in the world. It was declared one of the
Masterpieces and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
The combination of European, African and
indigenous traditions has made it possible for a
large number of cultural celebration of diverse
backgrounds to exist in the country. All these
celebrations have one common element: the
joyfulness of the Colombian people.

3. Arts & Literature
Gabriel Garcia Marquez after receiving the 1982 Nobel Prize in
Literature. Cien Años de Soledad is considered by many to be his
masterpiece and a top representative of the Latin American Boom.
Literature, painting, sculpting, among others, have
benefited from the different cultures, traditions
and influences present in the country. Colombian
artists and writers have put the country’s name
very high and represent the creativity of its people.
Sculpture from Fernando Botero, famous for his portrayal of figures of
exaggerated size and one of the most famous Colombian artists of all
time.
Alejandro Obregón, one of the top exponents of the
abstract and surreal movements in the country.

4. Despite generally having limited economic
resources and coming from very poor backgrounds,
Colombian athletes have been able to stand out in
a variety sports. They are an example of persistence
and represent the tenacity of Colombian people
and their drive to overcome difficulties.
Colombian National Football Team players celebrate a goal in the
2014 World Cup, in which they reached Quarter Finals.
Colombian cyclists have been recognized as some of
the top climbers in the world. Top photo: Lucho
Herrera, winner of the 1987 Vuelta a España.
Bottom photo: Nairo Quintana, winner of the 2014
Giro d’Italia.
Sports
Maria Isabel Urrutia, Weightlifting Olympic
Gold Medalist in Sydney 2002. First
Colombian athlete to win an Olympic Gold
Medal.
Colombia has won 12 of the last 15 Speed Skating World
Championships.
Mariana Pajón, 2012 BMX Olympic Gold Medalist and BMX
World Champion.

5. Natural Resources
Colombia prides itself on being one of the most bio
diverse countries in the world and also for the
abundance of natural resources. Some of the
products extracted have made Colombia an icon for
their quality and beauty around the world
Colombia is the third largest coffee producer in the world and its coffee
is considered one of the best in the world. Juan Valdez and Conchita are
the brand image for Café de Colombia.
The country has the largest variety of Orchids in the world. The orchid is the
National flower of Colombia.
Colombia is the largest producer of Emeralds in the world, accounting for between 50%
and 90% of the world production.

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