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example, combine the new techniques with cultural elements, in his Portrait to the Greiff Brothers. Pedro Nel Gómez, highlighted in the drawing, the water color, the fresco, the oil painting, and the sculpture in wood, stone, and bronze, shows, for example in "Autorretrato con sombrero" (1941), his familiarity with the works of Gauguin and Van Gogh. In other works, he reveal the influence of Cézanne. Alejandro Obregon, considered by many as the father of the Colombian art (most by his originality), has been acclaimed by critics and the public, because of his painting of national landscapes characterized by violent strokes and the symbolic and expressionist use of animals (specially birds, like the
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country and the isolation of regions until the end of the 19th century. Ethno-racial groups maintained their ancestral heritage culture: whites tried to keep themselves, despite the growing number of illegitimate children of mixed African or indigenous ancestry. These people were labeled with any number of descriptive names, derived from the
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Many historians of art believe that the Colombian art only began to have a distinctive character in the second half of the 20th century, with a new point of view, integrating the cultural and artistic traditional elements, with the concepts of the art in the 20th century. Ignacio Gómez Jaramillo, for
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After the war of independence, in 1819, the Colombian art still was dependent of the figurative. Some people explain that delay in the evolution of the Colombian artistic style is due to the geography of the country, that make difficult a contact and dialogue between the different creative tendencies
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Public spending on education as a proportion of gross domestic product in 2012 was 4.4%. This represented 15.8% of total government expenditure. In 2012, the primary and secondary gross enrolment ratios stood at 106.9% and 92.8% respectively. School-life expectancy was 13.2 years. A total of 93.6% of
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The culture of Colombia has vibrant indigenous influences within its culture. Full Indigenous peoples of Colombia are estimated to be around 4-10% of the country’s population, however most still hold on to indigenous traditions and folklore. Indigenous influences in Colombian culture include cuisine,
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About 86% of the country's total area lies in the tierra caliente. Included in this, and interrupting the temperate area of the Andean highlands, are the long and narrow extension of the Magdalena Valley and a small extension in the Cauca Valley. The tierra fría constitutes just 6% of the total area,
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In the colonial time, the painting was characterized by the works of the three Figueroa, pioneers of this art: Baltasar de Figueroa, the old; Gaspar the Figueroa, his son and Baltazar de Figueroa, the young. Gaspar was the teacher of important artists, lie Gregorio Vásquez de Arce y Ceballos. José
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in the state, while liberals favored the separation of these. The conservatives managed to outsource public education to the Catholic Church, and for many years, the church controlled the country's education system. Both parties engaged in multiple civil wars resulting in a slow development of the
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movement, Fernando Vallejo, winner of the Rómulo Gallegos prize, José Asunción Silva, precursor of Latin American romanticism, Raúl Gómez Jattin, Efraím Medina, Andrés Caicedo, the poets Piedad Bonnet and María Mercedes Carranza, Aurelio Arturo, the novelist Germán Espinosa, Augusto Pinilla, and
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on the radio and who was praised by generations, even before television became popular was Colombian comedian Gullermo Zuluaga, better known by his stage name Montecristo. Since then, many other comedians and storytellers have shaped Colombian's concept of what is humorous in many cases at the
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The interest for the film production came late to Colombia. Vicenzo and Francesco Di Doménico, of Italian origin, were the pioneers in the films production. In 1912, it is inaugurated the first movie theater in Colombia: the Salón Olympia, with a capacity of three thousand people. The most
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The striking variety in temperature and precipitation results principally from differences in elevation. Temperatures range from very hot at sea level to relatively cold at higher elevations but vary little with the season. Temperatures generally decrease about
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Colombian comedy's original birthplace is the radio, since this was the first original mass media with wide coverage of the national territory rendering radio a very important medium for the promotion of comedy. A distinctive representative of
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Due to existence of geographical and climatic barriers, regions in Colombia remained isolated for much of their history, boosting strong local identities. This is attributed to the fact that Colombia was not a unified nation during the
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has been consumed in Colombia for around 3,000 years, and were made by the many indigenous peoples within the Colombian coast. Each Region of Colombia has their own indigenous culture that influenced the local culture, such as the
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for example became an opportunity for all classes and colors to congregate without prejudice. The introduction of the bill of rights of men and the abolishment of slavery (1851) eased the segregationist tensions between the races.
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Colombian politicians, intellectuals, and members of elite society turned to England and France for inspiration in the period, following independence from Spain. Colombian's civil code (adopted in 1887) is based on the
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Cumbia is a mixture of Spanish, Native Indigenous, and African music, the latter brought by slaves. The style of dance is designed to recall the shackles worn around the ankles of the slaves. In the 19th century,
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Perea, Alicia; Gutiérrez Neira, Carolina; Climent-Font, Aurelio; Fernández-Esquivel, P.; Rovira Llorens, Salvador; Ruvalcaba, Jose Luis; Dos Santos Reinaldo Verde, Ana Paula; Zucchiatti, A. (2013).
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Ají picante, a spicy, cilantro-based sauce, is used as a condiment for many dishes and sides, including empanadas, patacones, and soups. This traditional sauce is from the city of Antioquia.
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gave a wider opportunity for women, and today, the majority of families (regardless of economic class) have two working parents due to the need of an income to sustain a family.
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María Espinoza Prieto, painter and engraver, also is important for his portraits, landscapes and caricatures. Epifanio Garay is highlighted, especially by his portraits.
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Colombian Constitution of 1991 (Title II - Concerning rights, guarantees, and duties - Chapter 2 - Concerning social, economic and cultural rights - Article 67)
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are close and children rarely move far away from their parents. There is a deep sense of familial responsibility that stretches through many generations.
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After the successful completion of all the basic and middle education years, a high-school diploma is awarded. The high-school graduate is known as a
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struggled to establish a pluralistic political system, between conservative and liberal ideals. The conservatives supported the involvement of the
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numbers, the 1991 Colombian constitution guarantees freedom of religion and all religious faiths and churches are equally free before the law.
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Colombian Constitution of 1991 (Title II – Concerning rights, guarantees, and duties – Chapter I – Concerning fundamental rights – Article 19)
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Traditionally, men were usually the head of the household, in charge of earning most of the family's income, while women were responsible for
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The family is a highly important institution to Colombians as engraved by the traditional Roman Catholic church teachings. Members of the
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Other important writers are Álvaro Mutis, winner of the Cervantes Prize, Jorge Isaacs, who wrote "María", Gonzalo Arango, founder of the
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Colombians customarily describe their country in terms of the climatic zones. Below 900 meters (2,953 ft) in elevation is the
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Music and dancing are very popular in Colombia, with dozens of popular vibrant styles. The most popular local musical styles are
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or Mauricio y Palo de Agua. Pop with strong traces of traditional Colombian music is also currently rising. Los De Adentro and
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has become popular in recent years; it is especially popular along the coast, and is strongly promoted all around the country.
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Colombia did not receive substantial immigration after the period of Spanish rule. Some exceptions are the capital city of
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The educational experience of many Colombian children begins with attendance at a preschool academy until age five (
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music, architecture, language, folklore, clothing, etymology, and artisan crafts. The national hat of Colombia, the
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Modern Colombian music is a mixture of Native Indigenous, European, and African influences, as well as more modern
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successfully seceded from Colombia in 1903. Even today, national consciousness remains low in much of the country.
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seldom exceeds 30 in (75 cm) per year. Rainfall in the rest of the country runs between these two extremes.
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in a small circular area. The winner is calculated by the number of explosions compared to number of throws.
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There is a large variety of dishes that take into account the difference in regional climates. For example:
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is an example of a famous Colombian baseball player, but football is still the main sport in the country.
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are also very popular amongst the male population, and all of these are practiced avidly by the youth.
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represent this trend. Many Colombian artists are recognized internationally including among others,
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region of Colombia and the Afro-Colombian culture of the area near the Pacífic Ocean. It includes a
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the population aged 15 and older were recorded as literate, including 98.2% of those aged 15–24.
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is the oldest cinema event in Latin America. The central focus is on films from Ibero-America.
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generating fusion of Rock Music with traditional Colombian music and other musical styles.
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are added just before eating. Both soups are served with white rice, salads with a hint of
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families settled in Colombia, inspired by the bucolic description of the Cauca Valley in
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and different regions had different indigenous civilizations inhabiting it, such as the
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Festival de teatro Gitanos en Macondo - first week of September in Aracataca, Madalena.
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is a common dish along the coastal cities, as are patacones, or fried plantain patties.
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The hydrography of Colombia is one of the richest in the world. Its main rivers are
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Encyclopedia of the Stateless Nations: Ethnic and National Groups Around the World
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Because of its natural structure, Colombia can be divided into six very distinct
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of the 16th century and its collision with Colombia's native civilizations (see:
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outstanding directors of the film production are Sergio Cabrera, Felipe Aljure,
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Carnavalada - Theater to the Streets - Open Air Theater Festival of Barranquilla
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On the Islands of San Andres, Providencia, and Santa Catalina, the main dish is
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In the Amazonas, the cuisine is influenced by Brazilian and Peruvian traditions.
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films, American fashions, and English-language popular music are also popular.
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During 20th century, government encouraged migration from inner regions to
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International Theater Festival of Barrancabermeja - Theater for the Peace
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and have received international fame, awards and wide public acclaim.
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Inland, the dishes reflect the mix of cultures, inherited mainly from
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Colombia: Fragmented Land, Divided Society (Latin American Histories)
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Rivers mark limits with Colombia to Venezuela and Peru respectively.
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International Theater Festival and Storytellers Encounter of Popayan
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is the traditional dish. It is also a type of soup made of chicken,
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are a delicacy. These tamales are made of a corn dough and feature
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Rock Al Parque, one of Latin America's most important rock events
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became popular in the 19th century, a Colombian version called
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is recognized as a landmark of the literary movement known as "
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for Literature in 1982, is from Aracataca, Colombia. His novel
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countries. The Colombian folklore has strong influences from
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United States Air Force Culture and Language Center (2015).
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Sculpture of the creation of man in the central nave of the
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Colombian Theater Festival of Medellin - Medellin en Escena
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While Colombia remains a mostly Roman Catholic country by
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will play an important role in their life, giving advice.
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but supports about a quarter of the country's population.
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from millennia ago have been discovered by both ruthless
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is vested in both the government and the two chambers of
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Other groups with a strong regional identities include:
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tried to establish an unified national identity around
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In the Caribbean coast, seafood is popular, including
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is independent of the executive and the legislature.
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had increasing influence on the culture of Colombia.
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and less than 1% adhere to other religions, such as
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List of Major League Baseball players from Colombia
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