Colombia celebrates the Day of the Little Candles every Dec. 7, a tradition that marks the official beginning of Christmas in the country. Credit: Reg Natarajan, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrEvery Dec. 7, Colombia transforms into a country filled with lights, colors, and devotion. The Day of the Little Candles
Rafael Ithier, founder of the orchestra El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, died at the age of 99 after decades of musical dedication. Credit: @elgrancombodepuertorico / IG Courtesy.Rafael Ithier, founder and longtime director of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, a flagship orchestra of salsa and Caribbean so
The painter Debora Arango stirred consciences in her day in a conservative Colombia that today remembers her on the 2000-peso bill. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One / Colombian Ministry of Culture / Public Domain.Twenty years after the death of Débora Arango, Colombia turns its gaze back t
Traditional Lebanese cuisine has had a significant influence on Colombian dishes, especially in Barranquilla, Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Credit: Caroll Viana / Colombia One.Lebanese cuisine has had a notable influence on Colombian gastronomy, especially in the Caribbean coast region. This influenc
Barranquilla is ready for the 2026 Carnival, one of the most important in the country. It will take place from Jan. 17 to Feb. 17. Credit: Louis Vest, cc-by-nc-2.The Barranquilla Carnival 2026 now has an official schedule and promises to be one of the most complete editions in recent years. The cele
Volumes of the Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. Credit: mrpolyonymous – CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Oxford University Press on Monday named “rage bait” its 2025 Word of the Year, saying the two-word phrase, used to describe online content deliberately designed to provoke anger o
Pianist Benjamim Taubkin bridges Colombian and Brazilian music traditions through collaboration and cultural dialogue. Credit: Antonio BrasilianoBrazilian pianist Benjamim Taubkin has deeply connected with music and cultures through a lifetime of exploration around the world, including Colombia. Wit
December begins and Christmas lights up in Colombia, a time of tradition and brotherhood, with some endearing and unique traditions. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The arrival of December in Colombia marks the beginning of a festive atmosphere that envelops the entire country for more th
Colombian ajiaco. Credit: Jeison Rodriguez Sandoval/CC BY-SA 4.0In the heart of Colombia’s culinary landscape lies a dish that’s not just a meal but a manifestation of culture, history, and community—the beloved Ajiaco. This hearty soup, brimming with flavors and textures, is more than just a culina
In Latin America, the use of bateas is part of the culture; especially in small towns, this tradition has endured. Credit: Bastxerri, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsThe batea, also known in some regions as a washbasin or trough, is a wide and generally shallow container used for washing clothes, cl
Rising harassment in Bogota exposes the urgent need for safer streets and stronger protections for women. Credit: Unknown / CC BY NC ND 4.0.As Colombia observed the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Bogota’s District Inspector General’s Office released a report that on
Inside of Temple of Venus, Baiae, Italy. Credit: Mentnafunangann / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0A centuries-old Roman temple in southern Italy has defied time, gravity, and geology by standing firm for nearly 2,000 years — even as the ground beneath it has slowly shifted and sunk. The Temple of V
Large-scale “Giant” quarries in Jerusalem. Credit: Adi Sela Wiener / Open AccessArchaeologists have uncovered nearly 40 ancient stone quarries hidden beneath the surface of modern-day Jerusalem, offering a rare look at how builders in the distant past shaped the stone that still defines the city’s a
Legendary Italian singer Ornella Vanoni died today of a heart attack at the age of 91, leaving behind seven decades of universal Italian music. Credit: Youflavio, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia.The world of Italian music is in mourning. Ornella Vanoni, one of the most iconic and enduring voices of Italian
From novels by Gabriel Garcia Marquez to stories by Laura Restrepo, here are books from Colombia you should read. Credit: AP / Colombia OneColombia has produced some of the greatest literary minds of our time. Like movies, books offer a window into a country’s culture and history, providing an intim
A 1940 self-portrait by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold Thursday for $54.7 million at Sotheby’s, setting a new auction record sale for a female artist. Credit: profzucker – CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 via Flickr. A 1940 self-portrait painting by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold Thursday for $54.7 million at Soth
The Archdiocese Church of Cartagena has asked Spain to return a historic cloister that for more than two decades housed the cultural center. Credit: Diego Cue – CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The Archdiocese Church of Cartagena has asked Spain to return a historic cloister that for more than tw
Bamboo slips scroll from the Han Dynasty. Credit: Tbatb / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Archaeologists have discovered what is believed to be the first full version of one of China’s most important early literary works, the Book of Songs, in an ancient 2,000-year-old royal tomb. The manuscript, ca
Big ass ants (Hormigas Culonas) are a distinctive dish from the Santander department, Colombia. which has gained global fame. Credit: Public domain.In the region of Santander, Colombia, there is a distinctive insect species that has captivated the interest of both locals and tourists— “hormigas culo
The department of Nariño, in southern Colombia, has a great cultural richness that is reflected in its traditional music. Credit: Sheila Miguez, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Wikimedia CommonsThe traditional music of the department of Nariño, located in southwestern Colombia, is a powerful expression of cultural f
Cruciform cache found in the E Group Plaza. Credit: Takeshi Inomata / CC BY 4.0A newly uncovered cosmic map embedded within an Ancient Maya site in southern Mexico is reshaping what experts know about early civilization in the region. The discovery at Aguada Fenix — the oldest known ceremonial cente
Colombian artist Mateo Blanco will donate two of his artworks to the Butler Institute of American Art in Ohio, United States. Credit: Courtesy Mateo BlancoColombian-American artist Mateo Blanco, renowned for his work exploring identity, history, and national symbols, has announced the donation of tw
Examples of monuments investigated by the PPCC with anthropomorphic forms. Credit: Project Plaza of the Columns Complex / CC BY 4.0Archaeologists have uncovered 34 carved stone monuments on Cerro Patlachique, a southern sacred mountain that rises above the ancient city of Teotihuacan in central Mexi
The Day of the Dead is a tradition that originated in Mexico and is now celebrated throughout much of Latin America, where Mexican culture is highly regarded. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.In Mexico, the first days of November are filled with cempasúchil flowers, incense, and pan de mue
