Colombian Night 2011 "Colombia: Heritage of Dreams and Rhythms" www.facebook.com The Colombian Cultural night was created to continue the long- standing tradition of international awareness at the University of Oklahoma. On our last Colombian Night (2010) we host around 900 people and it is an opportunity to see the most popular folkloric dance and performances from South America and also become familiar with Colombian food, attire, souvenirs and its diversity. By Diana M. Vanegas. coecs.ou.edu
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A Minority Rights Group International production by acclaimed Colombian filmmaker Hollman Morris. Afro-Colombians have been carrying out small-scale mining in Colombia's Cauca region since their ancestors settled there in 1637. Today their descendants continue to chip away at the red rock in search of gold, seeing it not only as a means for earning a modest living, but also as an activity deeply linked to their culture. Between 2002 and 2010, Colombia's government gave out 7500 mining exploration titles to national and foreign companies eager to exploit the country's precious resources. In the film we hear of the Afro-Colombian community of La Toma's brave, and sometimes deadly, struggle to prevent the invasion of mining companies and defend their ancestral livelihoods at all costs. The documentary will be premiered in Madrid, Spain, on 9 December. Visit www.minorityvoices.org for more information.
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US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez addresses The Heritage Foundation on Dec. 3, 2007, about Colombia's partnership with the United States on trade and security issues.
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US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez addresses The Heritage Foundation on Dec. 3, 2007, about Colombia's partnership with the United States on trade and security issues.
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Filmed and Edited by Oscar Buendia
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Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. The Romantic, Walled and Heroic City. In English: en.wikipedia.org In Spanish: es.wikipedia.org
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Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto are a Colombian traditional folkloric cumbia group formed in the Caribbean Region of Colombia which have been active since 1940. Their folkloric music preserves the traditional rhythms and sounds product of a mixture of the Colombian Indigenous, Spanish and Afro-Colombian heritage. The gaiteros meaning those who play the gaita flute and San Jacinto for the town the group originated from San Jacinto in the Colombian Department of Bolívar. On November 9, 2007 the group won a Latin Grammy award in the category Folkloric Music for their album "Un Fuego de Sangre Pura: Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto from Colombia" (A Fire of Pure Blood), released on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. - Wikipedia
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US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez addresses The Heritage Foundation on Dec. 3, 2007, about Colombia's partnership with the United States on trade and security issues.
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Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto are a Colombian traditional folkloric cumbia group formed in the Caribbean Region of Colombia which have been active since 1940. Their folkloric music preserves the traditional rhythms and sounds product of a mixture of the Colombian Indigenous, Spanish and Afro-Colombian heritage. The gaiteros meaning those who play the gaita flute and San Jacinto for the town the group originated from San Jacinto in the Colombian Department of Bolívar. On November 9, 2007 the group won a Latin Grammy award in the category Folkloric Music for their album "Un Fuego de Sangre Pura: Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto from Colombia" (A Fire of Pure Blood), released on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. - Wikipedia
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World Heritage UNESCO (1995) National Archeological Park of Tierradentro: Huge underground tombs (hypogea) can be seen in the park , dating from the 6th to the 10th century . San Agustín Archeological Park: The largest group of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in South América from the 1st to the 8th century. ...it is well worth it! ...vale la pena! www.colombiaaudiotours.com
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Kean Elite Media TV Correspondent Christina Davila explores Colombian Heritage Day at Kean University.
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Colombian Cuisine Restaurant Houston, TX local.chron.com authentic colombian, colombian food, colombian cuisine, imported colombian drinks, quality colombian cuisines, taste of colombia,colombian flavors, colombian restaurant, colombian heritage, colombian drinksa
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Produced by GetUp&Go Films - www.getupandgofilms.com - A declared UNESCO World Heritage site, Cartagena de Indias is South America's best prserved walled city. Rich in culture, art and vibrant Carribean charm, it is a romantic city whose streets, people and food are sure to enchant you - What are you waiting for? For complete information on Cartagena, please visit: www.cartagenainfo.net
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Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto are a Colombian traditional folkloric cumbia group formed in the Caribbean Region of Colombia which have been active since 1940. Their folkloric music preserves the traditional rhythms and sounds product of a mixture of the Colombian Indigenous, Spanish and Afro-Colombian heritage. The gaiteros meaning those who play the gaita flute and San Jacinto for the town the group originated from San Jacinto in the Colombian Department of Bolívar. On November 9, 2007 the group won a Latin Grammy award in the category Folkloric Music for their album "Un Fuego de Sangre Pura: Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto from Colombia" (A Fire of Pure Blood), released on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. - Wikipedia
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UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2010 URL: www.unesco.org Description: Marimba music and traditional chants of Colombia's South Pacific region are the heritage of Afro-Colombian groups in the departments of Valle del Cauca, Cauca and Nariño. Chanting by women and men ''(cantadoras'' and ''chureadores)'' blends with acoustic instruments, handcrafted using local materials: palm-wood Marimbas, wooden and leather bass and hand drums, and bamboo and seed rattles. This music is performed principally during four rituals: ''Arrullo, Currulao, Chigualo'' and ''Alabao.'' ''Arrullo'' is a saint worship ritual led by women, who prepare the saints, candles and altars and perform chants accompanied by drums and, on occasion, Marimbas. The ''Currulao'' (or Marimba Dance) is a festive occasion. Men play the Marimba and perform profane chants while people sing, dance, eat and drink, and recount stories. The ''Chigualo'' is a wake following the death of a young child. The body is covered with flowers and a cappella chants are performed around it. The ''Alabao'' is a wake following the death of an adult, where extremely sad chants are sung, also a cappella. Musical knowledge of these traditions is passed on orally from generation to generation with younger performers guided by more experienced musicians. With a large proportion of the Afro-Colombian population of the region having moved to urban areas in recent decades, their musical heritage ...
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Preview of Coryandpierre's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Learn more about these videos: www.travelpod.com
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As President Obama joins the weekend Summit of the Americas in Colombia, he may hear renewed calls to legalize some drugs. Ray Suarez gets two views from Ethan Nadelmann of the Drug Policy Alliance and Ray Walser of the Heritage Foundation.
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a close-up walk around of the tourist train in Bogota, Colombia as it discharged us tourists at Usarquen train station after a trip to the town of Zapiquira and a visit to the cathedral there located inside the salt mine. I'm sorry the rsolution of my crappy little digital camera didn't allow the details to come out too clear. I tried to get the brass plate on the front of the engine to come out but it just didn't make it. I have no idea what the plate said, I just figured it'd be something train buffs would probably want to see clearly.
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