Webquest Colombian Festivities

Andres Blanco
19 jun 2019
3 Min. de lectura

Activity 1

Go to the link below and read the text. Then, complete the summary of Colombian Festivals and Carnivals.

Colombian Festivals and Carnivals With Easter approaching, I ( )___________ I would talk about the different festivals and carnivals which are celebrated I ( )___________ Colombia. Some are truly unmissable events!

Semana Santa PopayanSemana Santa, Easter, Popayán.

Perfect for those who enjoy festivities, Popayán I ( )___________ the most famous Semana Santa celebrations in Colombia. Famous for its colonial architecture, Popayán is also known as the religious capital of Colombia and is home to more churches per capita than any other settlement in the country. This celebration is the 2nd largest Easter Celebration in the world.

World Salsa Festival, August, Cali.

Every August/September, the World Salsa Festival I ( )___________ place in Cali. This festival is amazing as it I ( )___________ talented bands, as well as thousands of salsa dancers from different dance schools in Cali and from all around the world. If you’re new to the salsa dancing world, don’t fret, as this festival holds I ( )___________ , talks, exhibitions and gathers the best of International schools and professionals of Salsa. Get ready to see some serious talent!

Medellin Flower Festival, August, Medellin.

Known as the “City of eternal spring”, it’s not I ( )___________ that Medellin hosts the week-long Medellin Flower festival. During this week, there are a number I ( )___________ of events and festivities including the world-famous parade of silleteros.

I ( )___________ events include horseback riding through town, caravan of "chivas", an orchid competition, music festivals, a food fair, a firework show, and the parade of silleteros. The city of Medellin truly I ( )___________ alive in colour, displaying its heritage I ( )___________ the use of flowers which grow in and around the countryside. This festival is perfect for tourists who truly wish to have to Colombian experience.

Barranquilla Carnaval, February, Barranquilla.

If you’re looking for an amazing display of colours, Caribbean vibes and Colombian customs, El Carnaval de Barranquilla is for you. As the world’s second-largest carnival celebration, behind Rio, Barranquilla attracts 1.5 million people I ( )___________ the carnival’s duration. The carnival starts in Feburary, but make sure not to miss out on the pre-carnaval which starts mid-January. These celebrations include live music, dances, and parades. The Carnaval itself I ( )___________ hundreds of local and international artists. The most popular types of music which are played are cumbia and mapalé—both guaranteed to make you dance! El Carnaval de Barranquilla has been declared by UNESCO a World I ( )___________ Heritage Event.

Black and White Festival, January, Pasto.

This event is one of Colombia’s most I ( )___________ festivals and is, by far, one of my favourites. I ( )___________ of tourists from around the world come to Pasto in order to celebrate the festival. The origin of this celebration comes from the times of the Agrarian Indian cultures of the region, who celebrated to pay tribute to their moon Goddess. Over time, this celebration has had outside I ( )___________ such as Spanish festivals and has incorporated elements of African culture such as its feasts. This festival lasts 3 days and each day follows a different theme. Celebrations range from vibrant floats which are paraded on the streets, to adults and kids alike I ( )___________ talcum powder at each other. This festival is meant to celebrate the rich history of the region and diversity of different cultures which have come together. This event has been so successful that it has been named one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

Activity 2

In this activity, you will explore some Colombian festival or carnivals in more detail. There are four topics below. You can investigate them in Spanish, but the report must be done in English. It is better if you look for information in English.

You can work alone or in groups and present your findings in a written or video report .

Choose a Colombian festival or carnival