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Cumbia dancers in Barranquilla's carnival.. The carnival in Colombia was introduced by the Spaniards. The Colombian carnival has incorporated elements from European culture, and has managed to syncretise, or re-interpret, traditions that belonged to the African and Amerindian cultures of Colombia.
The culture of Colombia has vibrant indigenous influences within its culture. Full Indigenous peoples of Colombia are estimated to be around 4-10% of the country’s population, [4] [5] [6] however most still hold on to indigenous traditions and folklore. Indigenous influences in Colombian culture include cuisine, music, architecture, language ...
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 ...
Blacks and Whites' Carnival (Spanish: Carnaval de Negros y Blancos), is a Carnival public festival and parade in southern Colombia established in 1546. Although its geographical location belongs to the city of Pasto, it has been adopted by other municipalities in Nariño and southwestern Colombia. [1]
Colombia has traditional folk tales and stories about legendary creatures, which are transmitted orally and passed on to new generations. Some of them are common with other Latin American countries. The Colombian folklore has strong influences from Spanish culture, with elements of African and Native American cultures.
New Year's Eve celebration in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2004) Chinese New Year celebration with fireworks display at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong 2012. The New Year is the time or day at which a new calendar year begins and the calendar's year count increments by one. Many cultures celebrate the event in some manner. [1]
The Boyacá International Cultural Festival (Spanish: Festival Internacional de la Cultura de Boyacá) held annually in Tunja, is one of the biggest culture and arts festivals in Latin America. The Ibero-American Theater Festival held in Bogotá every two years, is the biggest theater festival in the world.
Wayuu culture is known for making Wayuu bags or mochilas. There are many styles of mochilas . A susu is a backpack typically 20–30 cm wide and 35 cm high, used to store personal and work items.