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
The long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun’s complete treasures for the first time. Credit: Javier Martin Espinosa, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.Egypt opened the Grand Museum of Giza, showcasing for the first time the complete treasures of Tutankhamun, marking a major step in h
Colombia will have the largest bullring festivals in the world in Sincelejo in 2026. This will be the last bullfighting celebration. Credit: La Casa Amarilla Mompos, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrThe city of Sincelejo, capital of the Sucre Department, is preparing to make history with the construction of
The Halloween celebration in Colombia dates back more than 50 years and has become firmly established, especially among young people. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Halloween did not originate in Colombia, but for more than half a century it has been part of the country’s cultural calend
Cartagena, Colombia is getting ready to celebrate its Independence Festivities from November 1 to 17. The city will celebrate its freedom. Credit: Caroll Viana / Colombia One Cartagena de Indias is getting ready to celebrate one of the most anticipated events of the year: the 2025 Independence Festi
Colombia has a wide variety of signature coffees, with Sierra Nevada Organic and Nariño Supremo among the most outstanding. Credit: Josep Freixes / Colombia OneColombia, world-renowned for the quality of its coffee, continues to strengthen its position as a hub of innovation and excellence in the wo
Fernando Botero’s works arrive in Azerbaijan for the first time starting Oct. 31, more than 100 pieces will be showcased at the Heydar Aliyev Center. Credit: Museum of AntioquiaColombian artist Fernando Botero is making history. For the first time, his works will be exhibited in Azerbaijan, in the c
Many of Colombia’s traditional music and dances have African roots, with Afro-Colombians preserve their ancestral rhythms to this day. Credit: UNWoman, Ryan Brown /CC BY-NC-ND 2.0The Pacific and Caribbean regions of Colombia are home to traditional music and costumes, many of which have African root
The town of Aracataca, in Colombia, is where Gabriel Garcia Marquez was inspired to create his fantastic literary Macondo. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.The name Aracataca, a small town in Colombia’s Caribbean region, is forever linked to writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, winner of the 1982 Nobel Prize i
Colombia’s beauty pageants celebrate culture with unique themes, from coffee to animals, uniting communities in vibrant festivities. Credit: Colombia One.Colombia’s culture is rich in diverse celebrations that bring together hundreds of people around various themes, including vibrant beauty pageants
Colombian Spanish represents the country’s identity and culture, with words that are used only in each corner of Colombia. Credit: Duncan Cumming / CC BY NC 2.0Colombia is not only known for its biodiversity, coffee, and music, but also for the richness of its everyday language. Colombian Spanish is
“Yo soy Betty, la fea” is a Colombian telenovela that has left an indelible mark on the history of television worldwide. Credit: RCN Television (Illustrative Purpose)‘Ugly Betty,’ originally “Yo soy Betty, la Fea” is a Colombian telenovela (soap opera) that has left an indelible mark on the history
Colombia prepares for the Seventh International Dance Biennial, an event featuring the participation of seven countries set in Cali. Credit: Maira Lins, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia CommonsCali, Colombia, will once again become the world capital of dance with the celebration of the Seventh International Da
Colombia is establishing itself as a top destination for indigenous tourism, hosting the first regional congress of this type of tourism. Credit: Luis Ospino / Colombia OneColombia is consolidating its position as a benchmark country in Indigenous tourism, according to the conclusions of the First L
In Boyaca, Colombia, you can find the Biomuseum of the Native Potato, a place that pays tribute to biodiversity. Credit: Licor de mandarina, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrBoyaca is considered the potato heartland of Colombia, as its cold and fertile highlands allow the cultivation of more than 40 varieti
Two Colombian dancers will represent the country at the World Salsa Championship, which will take place in May 2026 in Chile. Credit: Sebasty110518, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsTwo talented Colombian dancers will bring the rhythm and passion of their country to the international stage. Cristian
“The Pact,” a horror musical that tells the story of a death on Halloween night, blending fiction and reality, holds up a mirror to Colombia. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One / @elpactomusical / @teatrosantafe.The Santafe Theater in Bogota, Colombia, was filled with energy, emotion, and ap
