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The Barranquilla Carnival (Spanish: Carnaval de Barranquilla) is one of Colombia's most important folkloric celebrations, and one of the biggest carnivals in the world. The carnival has traditions that date back to the 19th century. Four days before Lent, Barranquilla decks itself out to receive national and foreign tourists to join together ...
Officer Placa — chubby police officer who knows all the Homies by name [1] El Padrecito ("the little father") — Franciscan priest in sunglasses, based on creator David Gonzales' brother Robert (who is a priest) [1] El Profe — a Master's degree-qualified high school teacher who stays in the barrio to help [7]
Joropo National Festival (Festival Nacional del Joropo) in Villavicencio in December. Candles and Lanterns Festival (Fiesta de Velas y Faroles) is held in Quimbaya, Quindío on December 7 and 8. Each of the barrios in the township compete to produce the most spectacular lighting arrangements. The Yipao or Jeep Parade in Armenia, Colombia
Candles and Lanterns Festival (Spanish: Fiesta de Velas y Faroles) is held in Quimbaya, Quindío on December 7 and 8. Each of the barrios in the township compete to produce the most spectacular lighting arrangements. Carnival of Riosucio (Spanish: Carnaval de Riosucio) held in Riosucio, Caldas within the first two weeks of January every two ...
The “Desfiles de Mitos y Leyendas” (parades of myths and legends) are an important part of these events in most of the Colombian cities and municipalities. Examples of these parades are the Barranquilla Carnival , Cali Fair and Festival of the Flowers , where the legendary creatures parade takes place in Medellín 's Pueblito Paisa, at the ...
Typical house of Barrio Abajo. The neighborhoods of Barranquilla are territorial divisions that make up the five locations into which the Colombian city is divided: South East, South West, North-Central Historical , Metropolitan and Riomar .
Esther Forero Celis (10 December 1919 – 3 June 2011), better known as Estercita Forero or "La Novia de Barranquilla" ("Barranquilla's Darling"), was a Colombian singer and composer. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Early years
The song is an ode to Baranquilla, Colombia. [2] The song was recorded on July 25, 1988 in a two-hour session. [3] Earlier that day, Arroyo, the pianist and arranger Chelito De Castro, and 12 musicians that formed the musical group La Verdad met at Arroyo's residence in the Ciudad Jardín neighborhood of Barranquilla. [3]