Carnival in Colombia - Regional and Folkloric Festivities

Regional and Folkloric Festivities

  • Folkloric Festival, Bambuco National Contest and International Folklore Show (Festival Folclórico, Reinado Nacional del Bambuco y Muestra Internacional del Folclor) in Neiva. Mostly known as Saint Peter festivities (Fiestas del San Pedro) held between the last two weeks of June and early July.
  • Pubenza Festivities (Fiestas de Pubenza), in Popayán, known for its competition of Chirimias (folkloric musical groups).
  • Colombian Folklore Festival (Festival Folklórico Colombiano) in Ibagué.
  • Medellín's Tango Street (Tangovía) on Carlos Gardel Avenue in the suburb of Manrique.
  • Joropo National Festival (Festival Nacional del Joropo) in Villavicencio in December.
  • Candles and Lanterns Festival (Fiesta de Velas y Faroles) is held in Quimbaya, Quindío on December 7 and 8. Each of the barrios in the township compete to produce the most spectacular lighting arrangements.
  • The Yipao or Jeep Parade in Armenia, Colombia
  • Green Moon Festival Festival de la Luna Verde celebrated in San Andres y Providencia Islands, this is a unique festival with characteristics that make it different from any other festival in Colombia. Here the Afro-Caribbean influence is very strong, and predominance of the English language lyrics of calypso and reggae.

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