In Mompox, Colombia, local craftsmen have developed an art that they have now preserved for centuries: filigree. Credit: Juan Camilo Perez / Colombia OneMompox, Colombia, is the birthplace of the filigree. This crafting technique has its roots in the Spanish conquest of Colombia, especially in Mompo
The 2015 film James Bond Spectre gave life back to Mexico City’s dead carnival after portraying it in the movie. Credit: Enstropia – CC-BY-4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. For nearly a decade, Mexico City has celebrated the Day of the Dead with a massive, vibrant carnival. While the holiday itself dates b
A Colombian woman claims she was raised by monkeys after being kidnapped and abandoned in Colombia’s jungle. Credit: Tambako the Jaguar / CC BY-ND 2.0Marina Chapman, a Colombian woman, claims to have spent her early years being raised by capuchin monkeys in the Colombian jungle after being abducted
Francy Barahona is a Colombian professional salsa dancer and director of a salsa academy in Paris, shares a journey full of challenges. Credit: Courstesy of Francy BarahonaColombian salsa champion Francy Barahona has gone through a challenging journey that led her to direct CaliSabor, a prominent sa
Colombia is a country with a good quality of life. Among the most expensive cities in the country is Medellin. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneColombia has gained popularity as a destination for expatriates and foreign investors seeking a balance between quality of life and affordable costs. Howe
Mateo Blanco, a renowned Colombian-American music tenor and visual artist from Miami, shares his inspirational journey with Colombia One. Credit: Juan David Tena Courtesy.Mateo Blanco, a renowned Colombian-American tenor and visual artist, has undertaken a journey filled with challenges, lessons, an
In Abruzzo, Italy, you can find the town of Caldari di Ortona, which has become a viral phenomenon thanks to its public fountain of red wine. Credit: Nardino, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrIn the Abruzzo region, in southern Italy, there is a place where wine is not only bought in restaurants or wineries,
1130 depiction from the Miscellany on the life of St. Edmund of Angles, Saxons, and Jutes crossing the sea to England. Credit: Tgec17 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0A groundbreaking study has revealed that early England’s population was shaped by long-term, steady migration from both the Mediterr
Cerete, a town located in Colombia’s Cordoba department, is known for being the birthplace of the cumbiamba. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsLocated in northern Colombia, in the department of Cordoba, Cerete is a town renowned for its rich cultural, musical, and agricultural herit
Three Kings’ Day is a tradition celebrated every January 6 to commemorate the visit of the Wise Men to Jesus. In Spain, this day is more important than Christmas. Credit: Martin Vicente M, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr Three Kings’ Day is one of the most traditional celebrations in the Christian and cult
Colombia still remembers the legends of its original Indigenous peoples—stories that echo an ancient bond between the people and the land. Credit: Zeafra, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombia is a country deeply marked by the legacy of its Indigenous peoples. Before the arrival of European conquero
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
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
Delirio, Cali’s premier salsa showcase, celebrates 20 years of success in Colombia with a mix of music, dance, and circus. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.La Carpa Delirio stands as a living symbol of Cali, a city that breathes salsa and has turned the night into a collective ritual for 2
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
In Colombia, there are several rituals to welcome the New Year, some of which are considered uncommon in Latin America. Credit: Visible Hand, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrIn Colombia, the arrival of the New Year is not only celebrated with music, food, and family gatherings, but also with a wide variety of agü
Pasto is ready for one of Colombia’s most emblematic events: The Carnival of Blacks and Whites, which will take place from December 28 to January 11. Credit: Jandres Fernandez C, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrPasto is preparing to welcome a new edition of the Carnival of Blacks and Whites, one of the most
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
Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci. Credit: Wellcome Collection / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0A recent scientific study has revealed long-lost drawing techniques used by iconic Renaissance artists Leonardo da Vinci and Rafael, offering a rare window into how they developed their ideas before bringing th
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
The Colombian artist Fanny Sanin was included on the list of the best exhibitions of the year for her work Geometric Equations. Credit: Peter Angritt, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombian artist Fanny Sanin was included in the prestigious list of the best art exhibitions of 2025 compiled by The
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
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
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
