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. If you or your clients want to visit anyone of the festivals in Colombia we are pleased to organiza a tour for you. Here is a brief overview of the 6 most important Fairs and Festivals
that we also highly recommend.
JANUARY 2015: 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 2015: Feria de Manizales
DATE: 03th – 10th 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 2015: Carnaval de
Barranquilla
DATE: 06th – 09th 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-MAY 2015: Festival de la
leyenda Vallenata
DATE: 28th of April – 02nd of May
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.
JULY-AUGUST 2015: Feria de las
Flores Medellín
DATE: 29th of July – 07th 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.
DECEMBER 2015: 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!