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Petronio Álvarez Festival 2026: Dates, Artists, and Guide to Experience Afro-Pacific Culture in Cali
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Petronio Álvarez Festival 2026: Dates, Artists, and Guide to Experience Afro-Pacific Culture in Cali
The Petronio Álvarez Festival 2026 celebrates the cultural richness of Colombia's Pacific region in Cali with music, gastronomy, and Afro-descendant traditions. Discover confirmed dates, practical tips, and how to experience this unique event.
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The Valluna Handicraft Route in Cali: Workshops, Markets, and Masters Preserving Traditions
Handicrafts in Valle del Cauca are a legacy dating back to pre-Columbian cultures like the Quimbayas, perfected during the Colony, and revitalized in the 20th c
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Cali in Silence: Museums and Exhibitions Revealing the City's Intimate Side (Beyond Salsa and Soccer)
Most tourists arrive in Cali looking for salsa, soccer, and nightlife. But there is another Cali, quieter, that reveals itself in its museums and exhibitions. T
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The Secret of the Letter 'S' in the Sound of Salsa from Cali: How Accent and Phonetics Transformed a Musical Genre
If you have ever been to a party in Cali, you will have noticed something strange: the people from Cali do not pronounce the 'S' at the end of words. "Vamo' a b
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Cali vs. the World: Why the Feria de Cali is Intangible Cultural Heritage? A Comparative Analysis with Carnivals of
If there's one thing we caleños have in abundance, it's pride in our Feria. But when you stand before the global mirror and look at the Carnaval de Río de Janei
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Cali for Theater Lovers: Stages, Festivals and Dramatic Culture in the Salsa Capital
Beyond its fame as the world capital of salsa, Cali is a city that breathes theater through all its pores. With a dramatic scene that has flourished since the 1
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