The most valuable memory of this country is its people! If you go through the Colombian Fairs and Festivals calendar you will be able to prove this. Here is a brief overview of the 6 most important Fairs and Festivals that we also highly recommend.
JANUARY 2013: Carnaval de Blancos y Negros
DATE:
02nd – 07th of january
PLACE:
Pasto (Southcolombia)
SPECIAL FEATURE: Black
makeup, white tallow and
the happiness of the inhabitants of
Pasto. The Carnival was declared a UNESCO World
Heritage.
JANUARY 2013: Feria de Manizales
DATE: 06th – 13th of january
PLACE:
Manizales (Coffeeregion)
SPECIAL FEATURE: Bullfighting in the coffee
triangle, the festival has Spanish roots. Part of the
program is also traditionally the coffee beauty pageant.
FEBRUARY 2013: Carnaval de Barranquilla
DATE:
09th – 12th of february
PLACE: Barranquilla
(Caribic Coast)
SPECIAL FEATURE: Certainly
one of the most spectacular carnivals in South America. Represents with its parades the mestizo population
and the fusion of cultures and races. It has been declared
a UNESCO heritage. Amazing musical mix of rhythms like Cumbias, Porros,
Fandango, Mapalés.APRIL 2013: Festival de la leyenda Vallenata
DATE:
26th. – 30th of april
PLACE: Valledupar
(north - east Colombia)
SPECIAL FEATURE: Vallenato is, as well as
the Cumbia, the prevalent music
style along the Atlantic Coast of
Colombia. It is traditionally played by an ensemble
of accordion, drum and güira. Everybody who
wants to enjoy the world's best Vallenato music must
visit Valledupar by end
of april.
AUGUST
2013: Feria de las Flores Medellín
DATE: 03rd
– 12th of august
ORT: Medellín
SPECIAL FEATURE: Horse parades, orchids
- and bird
exhibitions as well as the special parade of the Silleteros (men and women from the village of Santa Elena), who carry at the Flower
Festival original and beautiful flower arrangements on their shoulders.Umzug der Silleteros |
DECEMBER 2013: Feria de Cali
DATE: 25th – 30th of december
PLACE: Cali
SPECIAL FEATURE: The
main attraction is the salsa music:
Both, orchestras and dance groups are invited to perform. This is where the
world's best salsa dancers show
up!