Today it is up to us to talk about what the traditional festivals of Colombia are. That’s right people; Colombia has much more to offer us than a good coffee. Over the last few years, Colombia has greatly improved its image worldwide. To such a degree that today it is one of the most popular countries in terms of tourism.
Being in the sights of many people to be able to travel and know everything that their lands have to offer us. And as a perfect excuse for any traveler, what better than to visit it for its traditional Colombian festivals and other celebrations in the territory, which will be most striking. Throughout this entry we will tell you about some of the most popular festivities of the tricolor and briefly know what these festivities consist of.
Traditional festivals of Colombia.
Below we list some of the most popular traditional festivals in Colombia, starting with…
Cali’s fair.
When we talk about the Cali fair we are talking about what is considered one of the best music fairs in all of Latin America. Fair which lasts from December 25 to 31? That is, a whole week accompanied by the good Latin rhythm. Where the sauce will be what is heard the most. Although there will also be various orchestras from both the United States and Cuba, and of course. Colombian orchestras.
The Manizales Fair.
This fair, as expected, is held in the city of Manizales, during the first weeks of January. This is a fair that has been held for more than 52 years and several of the most important traditions of the tricolor culture are represented in it. It shows a certain Spanish influence and is recognized by the Bullfighting fair. It is undoubtedly one of the most representative celebrations of the coffee country.
Flower fair.
If you have seen the movie Bee Movie, this festival will surely ring a bell. Which is the most popular festivity and by far in the city of Medellin. The reason why this fair takes place in Medellin is because it is one of the places in the world where the most exotic and beautiful flowers grow. This festivity takes place during the first days of August, if you are a flower lover without a doubt this is a party that you should attend at least once in your life.
The Barranquilla carnival.
Let yourself be fascinated by one of the most colorful and joyful traditional festivals in the world. The Barranquilla Carnival which takes place in the Caribbean city of Barranquilla every year during the month of February. Unfishable if you want to enjoy a beautiful experience in the coffee country. In addition to telling you that in 2003 it was named by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity. With such a title it is impossible not to add this holiday to our list.
Folk Festival and National Bamboo Reign.
These celebrations had their origin during the very distant time of the conquest, to later be institutionalized in the year 1790. It takes place in the city of Neiva and of course it is considered one of the most important celebrations of this city, located in the south center of the coffee growing country. Its celebration takes place in the last week of July
Obviously these are not all the traditional festivals of Colombia, but they are the ones that we consider the most important
