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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Category: History
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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Cartagena’s Independence Day – A Holiday Worth Learning About
Colombia’s independence is long and bloody. November 11 is an important date because it was a precedent for all independence revolutions throughout South America. This sense of revolution and bravery that the people of Cartagena displayed earned their city the nickname la “Ciudad Heroica” the “Heroic City.”
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Dia de la Raza – Columbus Day in Colombia
El Dia de la Raza is more important than most Colombians know. This day commemorates the ruthlessness and violent way in which our current race came about. Even though Christopher Columbus and the Spanish Crown/Catholics were the epitome of evil I have to appreciate the boldness with which they conquered and bled out a once thriving society.
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2019 Colombian Independence Day Celebrations in Medellin and Around the World
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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Who is Atanasio Girardot?
Manuel Atanasio Girardot Díaz was a Colombian and Venezuelan revolutionary war hero. He was born here in Antioquia and we are very proud of him.
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About MedellinBuzz.com
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.