The 2026 Manizales Fair Kicks Off in Colombia

The 2026 Manizales Fair Kicks Off in Colombia

The Manizales Fair 2026, now in its 69th year, has begun, offering music, parades, and tradition to Colombia and the world. Credit: Shutterstock.The 69th edition of the Manizales Fair kicked off this Saturday, January 3, and will run through Sunday the 11th in the capital of Caldas, establishing its

Ancient Burial Site in Africa Reveals World’s Oldest Adult Cremation

Ancient Burial Site in Africa Reveals World’s Oldest Adult Cremation

Reconstruction of the cremation ritual. Credit: Jessica I. Cerezo-Román / CC BY-NC 4.0A remarkable discovery in northern Malawi has revealed what scientists believe is the world’s oldest known cremation of an adult in Africa. The find, dating back approximately 9,500 years, offers rare insight into

Colombia ‘Burns the Año Viejo’ to Welcome 2026

Colombia ‘Burns the Año Viejo’ to Welcome 2026

On the night of December 31, Colombia will “burn the Año Viejo” to welcome 2026, in a tradition that dates back to the mid-20th century. Credit: Pixabay / Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.In many corners of Colombia, the farewell to the year does not take place in silence nor is it limited to a co

Kennedy Center Event Cancellations Mount After Trump’s Name Added

Kennedy Center Event Cancellations Mount After Trump’s Name Added

The changing of the name has sparked protests from musicians, dance companies, and long-standing partner organizations. Credit: Kennedy Center.A growing list of event cancellations and institutional ruptures has shaken the Kennedy Center, the nation’s premier performing arts venue since its board co

Hidden Ritual Bath Unearthed in Jerusalem After 2,000 Years

Hidden Ritual Bath Unearthed in Jerusalem After 2,000 Years

The excavation area where the purification bath was discovered in Jerusalem. Credit: Israel Antiquities AuthorityArchaeologists have uncovered a rare ancient ritual bath beneath the Western Wall Plaza, providing a unique glimpse into the religious practices of Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago. The s

Most Popular Baby Names Registered in Colombia in 2025

Most Popular Baby Names Registered in Colombia in 2025

The names given to newborns in Colombia in 2025 combine traditional biblical names with those influenced by foreign cultures. Credit: Michael Morse, Public Domain / Pexels.Colombia’s National Civil Registry made public the final list of the most frequently registered names among newborns across the

Brigitte Bardot, French Film Icon and Cultural Force, Dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot, French Film Icon and Cultural Force, Dies at 91

Bardot’s death marks the end of a remarkable and often controversial journey — one that began in post-war Paris and took her from modeling and ballet to international screen superstardom before a dramatic reinvention as an animal welfare activist. Credit: WikipediaFrench cinema and cultural history

Buenaventura Wins National Award for Community Tourism in Agua Clara

Buenaventura Wins National Award for Community Tourism in Agua Clara

Representatives from Buenaventura celebrate the Community Tourism award for Agua Clara at ENART 2025 in Armenia, Quindio, highlighting Pacific Colombia’s community-led travel projects. Credit: Alcaldia Distrital de Buenaventura.Buenaventura is tired of being known for only one thing: its port. This

Top 10 of the Most-Listened-to Christmas Songs in Colombia

Top 10 of the Most-Listened-to Christmas Songs in Colombia

Christmas songs in Colombia play an important role, and among the most listened-to songs at this time of year is “Cariñito.” Credit: Caroll Viana / Colombia OneChristmas in Colombia cannot be understood without music. Every December, as candles are lit, novenas are held, and families gather around t

11 World Heritage Sites and Culture of Colombia, according to UNESCO

11 World Heritage Sites and Culture of Colombia, according to UNESCO

Colombia has a wide variety of places and festivities recognized as heritage by UNESCO; one of them is the Carnival of Barranquilla. Credit: Mark Koester, CC-BY-2.0-Colombia is one of the most diverse countries on the planet, not only because of its geography and biodiversity, but also due to the ri

China Unveils World’s Largest Snow Park Ahead of Ice Festival

China Unveils World’s Largest Snow Park Ahead of Ice Festival

Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. Credit: Dayou_X / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0A record-breaking snow park is set to open its gates in Harbin, the capital of China’s Heilongjiang Province, drawing attention from winter tourism lovers around the world. The park, named the 27t

The Jewish Footprint in Antioquia, Colombia: A Hidden Legacy

The Jewish Footprint in Antioquia, Colombia: A Hidden Legacy

The Jewish legacy in the region of Antioquia, Colombia, can be seen in many aspects of the area’s contemporary culture and customs. Credit: Unknown, Public Domain /Pxhere / Ariely, Public Domain / Wikimedia.The Jewish legacy in Colombia’s Antioquia region remains very much alive in the area’s contem

Tolima: Colombia’s Hidden Gem of Diversity

Tolima: Colombia’s Hidden Gem of Diversity

Ibague capital of the department of Tolima. Credit: Government of Tolima/CC BY-SA 4.0Tolima, a Colombian department located in the heart of the Andes, is a region that embodies the country’s diversity in both landscape and culture. From its rugged mountains and fertile valleys to its vibrant traditi