Colombian Independence Day
Colombian Independence Day Celebrations in Medellin are pretty much non-existent. In this blog post I go over why Colombians don’t celebrate Colombian independence day like gringos celebrate the 4th of July.
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Author: Andrew Macia
Happy Women’s Day – MY Top 7 Colombian Women – 2021
The current Colombian female stereotype is one of beauty. It’s not a bad stereotype to have, and most Colombian women live up to it, but if we dissect history books and look at what women have done for the advancement of the country and their gender, their beauty is not key.
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The Battle of Boyaca, August 7, 1819
The Battle of Boyaca was a very important Colombian revolutionary war battle, and it is held as a national holiday in Colombia. I am proud to be Colombian and today I have hoisted the beautiful yellow, blue and red flag outside my office.
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“Nigga” in Medellin
Where the fuck are students hearing this word? The word “nigga” has been around for a long time and it has been used, by black people, for many years in the United States. In my opinion…
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My Favorite Places to Shop in Medellin
I’m not a big shopper. I don’t like standing in lines or walking through malls....
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Hello, I’m Andrew Macia, and this is my blog.
I love Medellin! I started this blog in 2013 order to help my English as a Second Language students in Medellin. I no longer teach English, however, I continue to write about my life here in Colombia.
I’ve been living and working in Medellin since 2010 now, and I want to share my experience with the entire world. If you have any questions, feel free to email me or leave comments.