Colombia has a rich culture due to its diverse ethnic groups and indigenous populations. Some typical Colombian traditions include colorful local festivals and carnivals, distinctive crafts made by indigenous groups, and varied regional cuisines that reflect the country's agricultural diversity. Religion also plays an influential role in Colombian customs, with many Catholic religious celebrations throughout the year.

1. COLOMBIAN
TRADITIONS
Valeria Ospina Sánchez
Tenth
English
2014
Celestin Freinet

2. TYPICAL TRADITIONS OF COLOMBIA
INTRODUCTION
Folklore is the compendium of all the
manifestations of popular culture and
therefore includes, legends, stories, dances,
traditions, music and many different artistic
expressions.
Colombia is known for having a rich culture,
because in their regions have five distinct sub-cultures
crossbred, 87 indigenous ethnic
groups that still exist and African descent;
among these, the community of San Basilio de
Palenque, pure descendant of Africans. There
are also Arabs, Jews and Gypsies. In addition
to Spanish, 64 indigenous languages are
spoken in Colombia, a black tongue
(Palenquero) and "Bande", a Creole language
derived from English are spoken.
The Colombian folklore is numerous and

3. LOCAL FESTIVALS
Fairs and carnivals are a long
tradition among Colombians (there
are over 3,000 festivals).
The most important of these is the
Carnival of Barranquilla, which was
declared as "Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity" in 2003.
Other notable festivals are the
"Carnival of Blacks and Whites," the
Manizales fair" the "Flower Fair", the
"Folk Festival", "Vallenato Festival"
and "Cali´s fair“
There are over a thousand beauty
pageants in the country.
India Catalina Awards for film and
television is also highlighted.

4. CRAFTS
The key figure in this field is the "vueltiao hat",
which is currently produced in the surrounding
towns to Sinu River.
It also highlights the "Hammocks San Jacinto",
produced in Bolivar since time immemorial.
Pottery is an ancient practice in Ráquira,
Boyacá, and the fabric is typical Nobsa ruanas.
"Molas" are textile art made by the Kuna
Indians. The Arhuaca backpacks, Wayuu and
Kogi are beautiful handicrafts, also developed
by Indians.

5. GASTRONOMY
As already have mentioned,
and as in many other aspects,
agricultural production and
the food in Colombia vary by
region.
The typical dish of the capital
is "Ajiaco".
They are also very traditional
in the country "Bandeja Paisa",
"Mute", "Pepitoria", "Lechona
Tolimense", "Mondongo", "Veal
plains", "Mammon", "Cuy" and
various preparations of
"Sancocho ".
Besides coffee, which is the
national drink. Colombia is the
largest exporter of coffee in
the world, and second in terms
of quality.

6. RELIGIOUS
TRADITIONS The country is mostly Catholic. In
16 days holidays are celebrated, 12
of which are religious.
The most important events are the
celebration of Holy Week and the
Feast of San Francisco in the Chocó.
Christmas is lived intensely with
the prayer of the advent prayers
and the game of "bonuses",
accompanied by intense festivities
throughout the month of December,
as well as lighting candles on
December 8 as the day of the
Immaculate Conception.
Interestingly, also takes place in
Colombia "Carnaval del Diablo" in
Riosucio, Caldas.

7. CONCLUSI
ONS
 Colombia is characterized by an immense cultural diversity, full of
festivals, fairs, carnivals, etc.. With which each region has to
represent its oldest traditions.
 Colombians are people characterized by their kindness and cheerful
and party spirit; They are known for their creativity, innovation and
entrepreneurship.
 Religion is a very influenciante factor in the customs of the country,
with large and numerous Catholic feasts throughout the year.