Parties, Rites, and Celebrations of Colombia

Traditional Colombian festivals are settings where indigenous, African, and European cultures intertwine to form one of the richest and most diverse festive traditions in the world. Our festivals are not just celebrations, but spaces where myths, social tensions, identities, and a sense of community are expressed.
This book, accompanied by extraordinary photographic records, is a journey from the Barranquilla Carnival to the celebrations in Pasto; from Holy Week in Popayán and Mompox to San Pacho in Quibdó; from indigenous rituals in the Amazon to the festivals of the Plains and the Caribbean. It invites you to discover one of the most vibrant and joyful expressions of Colombian culture.