As you step off the aeroplane having landed in Bogota, Colombia the atmosphere is completely different to London. The warmth comforts and welcomes your stay. You’re suddenly engulfed in a whirlwind of love. You can just sense the next month of your life will be different. This is the first blessed flirtation with one of the most beautiful countries in the world. My lovely hometown.
As you explore further you find that Colombia has many contrasts including the lively people, the mesmerising culture and the relaxing weather. Especially in Palmira which is where I’m from. Did you know that ‘El Parque de el cafe’ is the only theme park in the world which was formed by the origin of coffee? This theme park has more than 50 attractions for all ages
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A small, yet wonderful and religious community. I bought loads of rosaries for my friends and got them blessed in ‘La Basilica El Señor De Los Milagros’: The most significant and highly visited pilgrimage in Colombia throughout the Easter Holy week. The people in this lovely city are dedicated to thanking God in this church daily for their opportunities and the privileges they have.
I’m sure everyone fancies horse riding right? Well Colombia is the country to take this chance all the times you desire! There is numerous horse riding competitions all over the cities yearly. There is even a festival which is only permitted to be in if you have a horse to ride, crazy right? Hiring a horse in Colombia is actually highly expensive especially when its hair and body is kept healthy. In addition to that you are certainly considered to have a lot of money when you hire the horse who knows how to dance.
Now the parties in Colombia cannot be compared to any other boisterous events in other countries. The first week I arrived my cousins rented a massive house property for the weekend. The party started at 5pm and finished at 4pm the next day! We didn’t have anything to celebrate for, but you know Colombians always feel the need to enjoy their life whilst it happens. You could say Colombians are alcoholics when it comes to a gathering. Music clearly represents the various influences, being a meaningful part of the Colombian
Bogotà is the capital district of Colombia. Bogotà is set deep in the Andes mountains. Because of this, their weather is colder than the surrounding areas. The people of Bogotà are known to fight the cold with hearty soups. Something that is made all over Colombia are Arepas. Arepas are corn cakes that are just as common as tortillas. How they are made/preferred varies on the
An International Conference, October 18, 19 and 20 2001., Museo Del Oro, Casa Simón Bolivar, Historic Center of Cartagena, Cartagena De Indias, Colombia. Toronto, Canada: Department of History at York University, 2001. Print.
La Virgen is known for being a powerful miracle worker. For example, NASA scientist have offered no explanation on how the image of the Guadalupe imprinted on the cloak has no brush strokes, or sketch marks, or how for the past 478 years it has maintained high quality- preservation without deteriorating (Infallible Catholic). These unique and inexplicable facts about the Guadalupe adds to why she is venerated and worshiped by thousands of Latinos around the world. The basilica also featured many people praying, singing, and doing traditional dances which were all awe inspiring and spiritual to watch. The most important piece of souvenir that I brought from the Basilica would be a red handmade bracelet of la virgen which I cherish and embrace it with me wherever I go.
Colombia emerged from the collapse of the Gran Colombia in 1830. Since then the country has struggled with internal threats, illicit drug production, and estranged relations with neighboring nations. In a country slightly less than twice the size of Texas and claiming over 46,000,000 citizens, Colombia faces many challenges in its efforts to resolve internal conflict, reduce narcotics operations, improve the environment, and repair relationships in the region.
It is true that he used his money to help the poor of his country, but he never forgot to take care of himself. He had multi-million dollar mansions built, where Escobar and members of his cartel went to relax and make business deals. These included the Hacienda Nápoles, and multiple houses on the Islas Del Rosario, islands dotting the coastline of Colombia. After the fall of the cartels in the 90s, the Colombian government had mostly let the once impressive buildings crumble into the ground. Today, these show places have become part of a very lucrative plan to bring tourism to Colombia. The home of Escobar in particular has become a very popular tourist destination. Visitors there can explore the luxurious mansion, which had its own nightclub, a mosaic-lined pool, three movie theaters, and a beautiful view of the Cartagena coastline. James Nye of the Daily Mail said, “the irony is that now you can hire a kayak to paddle around waters that 20 years ago would have cost you your life just for being near.” (Sanchez, 2008, p.38) The breathtaking homes that Escobar had built to reward himself for his success now serve as tourist destinations to remember the fascination of Escobar’s legacy in
Music and dance are important parts of Peruvian culture. “Andean Folk Music is common in Peru. People perform a stylized dance to energetic music mixed with sad songs. Popular instruments include clay panpipes, flutes, conch shell trumpets, and puma-skin drums”(Falconer, Kieran, and Quek 102). The music follows themes of religion, war, and profanity. Peruvians are always found dancing, whether at a festival, carnival, or just for fun. Music shows important parts of Peruvian culture.
In the northeast the sierra slopes downward to a vast, flat tropical jungle, the selvas, extending to the Brazilian border and forming part of the Amazon Basin. The mountain attains a maximum width of about 965 km (about 600 mi) in the north and constitutes some 60 percent of the Peruvian land area; it is covered with thick tropical forests in the west and with dense tropical vegetation in the center and east.
Nicaragua The area of Nicaragua is 50,193 sq. ft. mi. The Nicaraguan highlands, with an elevation of about 2000 ft, cross Nicaragua from the northwest to the southeast. Several mountain ranges, the highest of which, the Cordillera Isabelia, reaches an elevation of more than 6890 ft, cut the highlands from east to west.
Where is Honduras located? What are some main landforms? What food do Hondurans eat? What language do Hondurans speak? How did Honduras become Honduras? These are all questions you might have, and in this paper all will be answered. You will learn more about the geography, society, people, their lifestyles, and the history of Honduras.
In the end, it is evident that the Roman Catholic religion is an essential piece of Colombia history despite its recent decline. From the beginning Catholicism has been heavily involved in education, establishing some of the first collegiate institutions. Although their current constitution declares the country as having freedom of religion, the Catholic church still maintains an esteemed position in society and the government. Finally, while there has been a recent drop in the number of Catholics in Colombia, it is at a much smaller rate than the decline as Latin America as a whole. Colombia’s roots are deeply intertwined with Catholicism and the country
Colombia. Ministerio de Industria, Comercio y Turismo. Resumen Del Tratado De Libre Comercio Entre Estados Unidos y Colombia. Web. .
...ambition, and this was all given to me by this country that took me out of my mental prison, and released my chains so that I could strive to become a successful and educated human being. However, I cannot forget my deep love for my motherland Colombia, because I still have great memories from there. It gave me my birth, my culture, my first desire to become more; plus, my first home also gave me an initial sense of love and commitment. I love Colombia, and I will go back if and when it changes, but for now I proudly will remain here in America, my second home, a home with a better roof and better opportunities. Because of America, I will do what I always wanted to do: I will graduate college and become a successful individual who can contribute to American society and eventually help people in my homeland understand how freedom enriches life. Thank you, America.
I thought back to my moments here in Puerto Rico, Picture waking up in the morning to the smell of coffee in the air as it awakens your body. If you're staying near a beach you can smell the ocean flowing through the air. The mouth-watering food there bursts with flavor, which makes you know you are in for a good feast. Then it gets dark and you visit the nightlife in San Juan and walk through
According to his review of A Guide to Latin American Music by Gilbert Chase, Charles Seeger describes Chase’s description of the music culture, “The quantitative distribution of more than 2700 entries, which include some multiple listing, is interesting” (Seeger, 1946, 304). Chase explains a plethora of countries in Latin America and their specific musical features. Furthermore, thanks to his detailed work, the reader can see how many common features can be seen. Firstly, a common feature among all genres is the use of aerophones. The aerophones used could include, panpipes of various varieties, flutes, trumpets (as seen at the Boogat performance in Ottawa) and many more. Another common feature among all the genres is a strong rhythmic presence. In essentially all Latin American music, a steady, metrical rhythmic quality can be heard keeping the music energetic and easy to follow. To keep the rhythm, another common feature to Latin American culture is the drum. Most commonly found in the Afro-Latin genre, as a result of influence from African culture, can be seen throughout Latin America. A popularized western form of this type of music, is that of mariachi. Finally, Latin American culture is known for its vibrancy in their music. The music is generally quite expressive of feelings, strong moral messages found in protest songs, and their colorful, elaborate