The Colombian carnival has incorporated elements from European culture as well as traditions that belonged to the African and Amerindian cultures of Colombia. November 9, 2018, 9:18 pm. Suite No.1425, Kemp House, 152 - 160 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX. In addition to events centered around flowers, there are many other types of events taking place as part of the festival, such as shows featuring typical dances and traditional foods among other things.We are sorry but we cannot complete booking due to availability change. Groups of up to eight people carry large wooden platforms depicting scenes from the bible through the cobblestone streets in a parade that lasts many hours.Carnaval is held in the port town of Barranquilla over the three days leading up to Lent, the Catholic fast. Thanks to the wide diversity of traditions in Colombia, there are plenty of festivals and carnivals every month of the year. It is one of the world’s major literary festivals and is one of Latin America’s most significant cultural gatherings. Les festivals colombiens à ne pas manquer en Juin et Juillet ! There are festivals to celebrate heritage, there are festivals that celebrate music genres, and even festivals that celebrate flowers. Each year, a different country gets to be the principal character which turns Colombia into the biggest library on the planet, drawing writers, illustrators, publishers, editors, readers and book lovers from all over. The Carnaval of Barranquilla is the second largest carnival celebration in the world, and is considered by most to be the most famous and most important festival in Colombia.We are sorry but we are facing our payment gateway error. Colombia Festivals 2020, 2021. 711, Bogotá - Colombia Tel: 57 (310) 865 06 95 NIT: 900.553.236-9 RNT: 27816Booking completed. The city of Medellin has been hosting the Festival of the Flowers since 1957. CSDF Everybody Welcome!
Colombia is recognized by its large variety of festivals, carnivals and fairs. There is always cool festivals in Colombia. You will receive email with booking confirmation.Hi there, let us inspire you for your next holidays and get exclusive offers and updates on our latest tours!While the Carnaval season begins long before the actual celebration, there are only four "real" days in which Carnaval is officially celebrated—the Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, before Ash Wednesday. At night, streets and homes are festooned with candles and paper lanterns, creating tunnels of light to honor the Catholic Immaculate Conception the following day. Each day has a special parade that maintains the same name and emphasis every year, but always offers a new surprise. It has earned UNESCO designation for being a masterpiece in oral and intangible heritage of humanity. Cities . Registered in England and Wales No. Novenas are often family events with prayers, bible readings, games, carols, and music.