{"id":25023,"date":"2023-10-14T11:52:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T16:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/?p=25023"},"modified":"2024-04-17T16:00:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T21:00:06","slug":"cultural-events-in-cartagena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 Most Popular Cultural Events in Cartagena"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"update-date\"><strong>Updated on<\/strong> 04\/17\/2024<\/p><p class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat=\"{&quot;ff&quot;:&quot;Open Sans&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;}\" data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1\" data-doc-id=\"1259165000001086003\" data-doc-type=\"writer\">Dear reader,<br \/>\nI would also like to recommend our <a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cartagena-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cartagena travel guide<\/a>, which offers a perfect overview of the tourist attractions in Cartagena. Enjoy reading it!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" 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ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Number_of_participants\" title=\"Number of participants\">Number of participants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Free_admission\" title=\"Free admission?\">Free admission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Cultural_activities_and_additional_services\" title=\"Cultural activities and additional services\">Cultural activities and additional services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#The_%E2%80%9CHay_Festival%E2%80%9D_of_Cartagena\" title=\"The \u201cHay Festival\u201d of Cartagena\">The \u201cHay Festival\u201d of Cartagena<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Location-2\" title=\"Location\">Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Number_of_participants-2\" title=\"Number of participants\">Number of participants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Free_admission-2\" title=\"Free admission?\">Free admission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-2\" title=\"Cultural activities and additional services\">Cultural activities and additional services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Why_should_you_visit_the_%E2%80%9CHay_Festival%E2%80%9D_in_Cartagena\" title=\"Why should you visit the \u201cHay Festival\u201d in Cartagena?\">Why should you visit the \u201cHay Festival\u201d in Cartagena?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Cartagena_de_Indias_International_Film_Festival\" title=\"Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival\">Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Location-3\" title=\"Location\">Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Free_admission-3\" title=\"Free admission?\">Free admission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Number_of_participants-3\" title=\"Number of participants\">Number of participants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-3\" title=\"Cultural activities and additional services\">Cultural activities and additional services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Why_should_you_attend_the_Cartagena_International_Film_Festival\" title=\"Why should you attend the Cartagena International Film Festival?\">Why should you attend the Cartagena International Film Festival?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Frito_Festival\" title=\"Frito Festival\">Frito Festival<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Location-4\" title=\"Location\">Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Free_admission-4\" title=\"Free admission?\">Free admission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Number_of_participants-4\" title=\"Number of participants\">Number of participants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-4\" title=\"Cultural activities and additional services\">Cultural activities and additional services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#San_Basilio_de_Palenque_Festival\" title=\"San Basilio de Palenque Festival\">San Basilio de Palenque Festival<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Location-5\" title=\"Location\">Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Free_admission-5\" title=\"Free admission?\">Free admission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Number_of_participants-5\" title=\"Number of participants\">Number of participants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-5\" title=\"Cultural activities and additional services\">Cultural activities and additional services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Why_should_you_visit_the_San_Basilio_de_Palenque_Festival_in_Cartagena\" title=\"Why should you visit the San Basilio de Palenque Festival in Cartagena?\">Why should you visit the San Basilio de Palenque Festival in Cartagena?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Cartagena_Independence_Festival\" title=\"Cartagena Independence Festival\">Cartagena Independence Festival<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Location-6\" title=\"Location\">Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Free_admission-6\" title=\"Free admission?\">Free admission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Number_of_participants-6\" title=\"Number of participants\">Number of participants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-6\" title=\"Cultural activities and additional services\">Cultural activities and additional services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#National_Beauty_Contest_Cartagena\" title=\"National Beauty Contest, Cartagena\">National Beauty Contest, Cartagena<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Location-7\" title=\"Location\">Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Free_admission-7\" title=\"Free admission?\">Free admission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-7\" title=\"Cultural activities and additional services\">Cultural activities and additional services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Festival_del_Dulce_Cartagenero\" title=\"Festival del Dulce Cartagenero\">Festival del Dulce Cartagenero<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Location-8\" title=\"Location\">Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Free_admission-8\" title=\"Free admission?\">Free admission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Number_of_participants-7\" title=\"Number of participants\">Number of participants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-8\" title=\"Cultural activities and additional services\">Cultural activities and additional services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Fiesta_de_Nuestra_Senora_de_la_Candelaria\" title=\"Fiesta de Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria\">Fiesta de Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Location-9\" title=\"Location\">Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Free_admission-9\" title=\"Free admission?\">Free admission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Number_of_participants-8\" title=\"Number of participants\">Number of participants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-9\" title=\"Cultural activities and additional services\">Cultural activities and additional services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/#More_about_events_and_celebrations_in_Colombia\" title=\"More about events and celebrations in Colombia\">More about events and celebrations in Colombia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Music_Festival\"><\/span>International Music Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The International Music Festival takes place <strong>every January and lasts 9 days<\/strong>. The focus is on classical music as well as the culture of Europe and America. The topic changes every year. In each case, a musical repertoire from different eras and regions is explored, in which more than 250 national and international musicians take part in a program of around 35 or more concerts.<\/p>\n<p>The International Music Festival is officially the most important classical music event in Latin America, attracting thousands of spectators and artists from all over the world every year.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location\"><\/span>Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Adolfo Mej\u00eda Theater, Calle 36 #2-74, Cartagena, Bol\u00edvar.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Number_of_participants\"><\/span>Number of participants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>More than 25,000 visitors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_admission\"><\/span>Free admission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Although there are some free concerts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_activities_and_additional_services\"><\/span>Cultural activities and additional services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Classical music concerts, choirs, bands and youth orchestras<\/li>\n<li>Lectures and discussions about music, history and culture<\/li>\n<li>Art exhibitions and photo shows<\/li>\n<li>Training in the art of guitar building, tuning and repairing string instruments<\/li>\n<li>Masterclasses and workshops for young people and music students<\/li>\n<li>Research laboratories for music, culture and history of the regions and countries that are the protagonists of the festival<\/li>\n<li>Introduction of books, records, magazines and literature specializing in classical music<\/li>\n<li>Rooms with local and international cuisine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_%E2%80%9CHay_Festival%E2%80%9D_of_Cartagena\"><\/span>The \u201cHay Festival\u201d of Cartagena<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Hay Festival takes place on <strong>four consecutive days in January<\/strong>. The festival brings together prominent authors, intellectuals and artists from around the world to engage in talks, lectures and presentations on the fields of literature, science, art and more. The festival is currently one of the most important literary events in the Hispanic world, attracting more than 180 national and international guests. In addition, more than 120 events take place during the festival.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location-2\"><\/span>Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Generally, it takes place in the historic center of the city, in places such as the Adolfo Mej\u00eda Theater, El Claustro Santo Domingo and the Parque Bol\u00edvar.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Number_of_participants-2\"><\/span>Number of participants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>About 40,000 visitors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_admission-2\"><\/span>Free admission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. To check out free events, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/hayfestival.com\/cartagena\/inicio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-2\"><\/span>Cultural activities and additional services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Conversations with renowned writers, musicians, journalists and artists from all over the world<\/li>\n<li>Concerts with classical music, jazz and other musical genres<\/li>\n<li>Art, photography and literature exhibitions on the theme of the festival<\/li>\n<li>Workshops and open rehearsals for writers, musicians and artists<\/li>\n<li>Presentation of books, magazines and publications with a focus on literature and culture<\/li>\n<li>Dance and theater shows inspired by literature<\/li>\n<li>Academic and educational activities together with universities and educational institutions<\/li>\n<li>Fair of crafts, gastronomy and typical products of the Caribbean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_visit_the_%E2%80%9CHay_Festival%E2%80%9D_in_Cartagena\"><\/span>Why should you visit the \u201cHay Festival\u201d in Cartagena?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Over several days, you will have the opportunity to listen and speak with renowned writers, thinkers and artists about relevant global issues. Beyond the activities, attending this festival allows you to discover the essence of Cartagena through its historical heritage,\u00a0 through the literature you can connect to the local lifestyle.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cartagena_de_Indias_International_Film_Festival\"><\/span>Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival is an annual cinema event that has taken place since 1960 and is the most important and oldest in Latin America. Its aim is to promote Ibero-American and world cinema, particularly of a social, diverse and innovative nature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Every year in March, for six days<\/strong>, the festival presents films, documentaries and short films of various genres and themes, competing in various categories for the India Catalina Awards, with the aim of promoting dialogue, creativity and inclusion among participants and guests such as film artists, critics and directors to promote.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location-3\"><\/span>Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Adolfo Mej\u00eda Theater<\/li>\n<li>The Convention Center<\/li>\n<li>The Historical Museum of Cartagena<\/li>\n<li>Proclamacion Square<\/li>\n<li>The courtyard of the Palace of the Inquisition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_admission-3\"><\/span>Free admission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. However, registration is necessary.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Number_of_participants-3\"><\/span>Number of participants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Approximately 80,000 \u2013 100,000 visitors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-3\"><\/span>Cultural activities and additional services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Screenings of documentaries and short films of various genres<\/li>\n<li>Meetings and discussions with directors, actors, producers and invited critics<\/li>\n<li>Workshops and \u201cmasterclasses\u201d on screenwriting, directing, production, photography, sound, editing and other aspects of cinema<\/li>\n<li>Exhibitions on art, photography and literature<\/li>\n<li>Live music concerts with soundtracks<\/li>\n<li>Homages to outstanding personalities of Ibero-American and world cinema<\/li>\n<li>Dance and theater performances<\/li>\n<li>Introduction of books and magazines<\/li>\n<li>Academic and educational activities<\/li>\n<li>Gastronomic routes of the Caribbean region in hotels in the city<\/li>\n<li>Competitions and prizes for new emerging talents and new proposals<\/li>\n<li>Film screenings in the districts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_attend_the_Cartagena_International_Film_Festival\"><\/span>Why should you attend the Cartagena International Film Festival?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is a way to get in touch with the art and culture of Cartagena and the Caribbean, where you can explore Ibero-American and world cinema with award-winning films and outstanding directors and meet important figures in the film industry. Expand your knowledge of other cultures through the seventh art.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frito_Festival\"><\/span>Frito Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Frito Festival is an annual food festival. It takes place in <strong>January or February and lasts 6 days<\/strong>. Around 50 exhibitors present typical fried dishes from Cartagena&#8217;s cuisine. For example, egg arepas, carima\u00f1olas, empanadas, bean fritters and other types of \u201cstreet food\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The aim of the festival is to highlight the city&#8217;s culinary tradition and support the bearers of this heritage. In addition, this festival is considered one of the most important gastronomic events in the country and attracts thousands of visitors every year, according to the Ministry of Culture.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location-4\"><\/span>Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chambac\u00fa Sector, near the Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala Convention Center, Cartagena, Bol\u00edvar.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_admission-4\"><\/span>Free admission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Number_of_participants-4\"><\/span>Number of participants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>About 53,000 visitors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-4\"><\/span>Cultural activities and additional services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Practical workshops on preparing fried foods<\/li>\n<li>Night parade with candles and lanterns<\/li>\n<li>Presentations of musical groups and dances<\/li>\n<li>Local gastronomic samples<\/li>\n<li>Lectures on the history and culture of fried foods<\/li>\n<li>Fried food competitions in various categories<\/li>\n<li>Photo exhibitions for the festival<\/li>\n<li>Tourist route through emblematic places for fried food, such as the Parque el Centenario , Parque Bol\u00edvar and others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Basilio_de_Palenque_Festival\"><\/span>San Basilio de Palenque Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The drum festival is an event that showcases folkloric manifestations of Palenquero, Raizal and Afro-Colombian communities, particularly drum music. For <strong>four days in October<\/strong>, the city is filled with African rhythms performed by groups from across the continent. The aim of the festival is to reconnect Cartagena with its black roots through percussion, so that the drums sound from morning to evening in various outdoor areas of the city, connecting thousands of people with African culture and its influence on Cartagena&#8217;s identity.<\/p>\n<p>This festival takes place in the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colombia.co\/pais-colombia\/san-basilio-de-palenque-primer-pueblo-de-africanos-libre-de-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first free city in America<\/a><\/u>, declared a Cultural and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location-5\"><\/span>Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The headquarters is the Corregimiento San Basilio de Palenque, located in the municipality of Mahates in the Bol\u00edvar department, Colombia, 50 km from Cartagena. However, other activities are also carried out during this festival, such as in the historic center and other places in the city of Cartagena, such as parks and theaters.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_admission-5\"><\/span>Free admission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Number_of_participants-5\"><\/span>Number of participants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Between 15,000 and 20,000 visitors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-5\"><\/span>Cultural activities and additional services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Percussion and traditional Palenque language workshops<\/li>\n<li>Seminars on Maroon culture<\/li>\n<li>Presentations by musical groups<\/li>\n<li>Musical drumming competitions for groups<\/li>\n<li>Opening parades with floats, troops, costumes, dances and music<\/li>\n<li>Gastronomic tastings of the municipality of Palenquera<\/li>\n<li>Handicraft samples made by the residents of the municipality<\/li>\n<li>Photo examples with the city&#8217;s landmarks<\/li>\n<li>Film screenings about the stories of the Palenquero people<\/li>\n<li>Local literary exhibitions<\/li>\n<li>Ethno-tourist routes with guided tours of emblematic places in the district<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_visit_the_San_Basilio_de_Palenque_Festival_in_Cartagena\"><\/span>Why should you visit the San Basilio de Palenque Festival in Cartagena?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Beyond folklore and music, attending the event will allow you to become aware of the important contribution of Afro-descendants to the identity of Cartagena and Colombia. Thanks to this celebration you can immerse yourself in the traditions of one of the oldest Afro communities in the Americas.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cartagena_Independence_Festival\"><\/span>Cartagena Independence Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cartagena&#8217;s Independence Festival is celebrated every year on <strong>November 11<\/strong> to commemorate the city&#8217;s emancipation from Spanish rule in 1810. For <strong>four days<\/strong>, the population pays tribute to the independence heroes with parades, concerts, music, folk dances and pyrotechnic shows.<\/p>\n<p>Various cultural activities invite participants to take part. The streets are decorated with yellow and red flags while musicians play drums on every corner. Furthermore, this festival celebrates and revives both the pride and the rebellious spirit that gave Cartagena its freedom more than two centuries ago. In addition, Cartagena was officially declared a <a href=\"https:\/\/cartagenadeindias.travel\/acerca-de-cartagena\/declaratorio-como-patrimonio-de-la-humanidad-por-la-unesco\/#:~:text=La%20gran%20historia%20detr%C3%A1s%20de,lo%20colonial%2C%20republicano%20y%20moderno.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Heritage Site<\/a> by UNESCO in 1984<u>.<\/u><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location-6\"><\/span>Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Historic center of Cartagena.<\/li>\n<li>Main avenues and streets of the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_admission-6\"><\/span>Free admission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, access to this festival is free for the public.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Number_of_participants-6\"><\/span>Number of participants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>More than 350,000 visitors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-6\"><\/span>Cultural activities and additional services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A journey of more than 5 km with parades of floats, horse rides, troops and beauty queens<\/li>\n<li>Queens and beauty pageants<\/li>\n<li>Dance shows and presentations by musical groups<\/li>\n<li>Gastronomic festivals<\/li>\n<li>Literary, writing and oral festivals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Beauty_Contest_Cartagena\"><\/span>National Beauty Contest, Cartagena<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Cartagena National Beauty Pageant is held every <strong>November<\/strong> in the walled city. Over the course of <strong>10 days<\/strong>, between 25 and 29 young women from different regions of the country compete in competitions such as swimsuit, sportswear and gala parades. In addition, participants undergo personal interviews to evaluate their beauty, intelligence and communication skills.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location-7\"><\/span>Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala Convention Center in the historic center of Cartagena.<\/li>\n<li>Hotels and shopping centers in the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_admission-7\"><\/span>Free admission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-7\"><\/span>Cultural activities and additional services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Craft fairs and local activities<\/li>\n<li>Parades with typical costumes of local artisans<\/li>\n<li>Visit the historical places of Cartagena<\/li>\n<li>Parades in swimsuits<\/li>\n<li>Gala parades<\/li>\n<li>Walks through the old town<\/li>\n<li>Tour of the National Beauty Contest Headquarters<\/li>\n<li>Areas with dining rooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Festival_del_Dulce_Cartagenero\"><\/span>Festival del Dulce Cartagenero<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Sweets Festival is an annual <strong>week-long celebration held during Holy Week<\/strong> that pays tribute to Cartagena&#8217;s sweet culture. At this event, you can taste more than 100 varieties of traditional sweets made from fruits, milk, coconut, panela and other local ingredients. In addition, this is an iconic place that has sold Cartagena sweets for more than 100 years.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location-8\"><\/span>Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Plaza de los Coches, Historic Center, Cartagena.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_admission-8\"><\/span>Free admission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Number_of_participants-7\"><\/span>Number of participants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>More than 39,000 visitors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-8\"><\/span>Cultural activities and additional services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Discussions on the history, origins, classification and ancestral customs of Cartagena&#8217;s sweets<\/li>\n<li>Practical workshops on how to prepare typical Holy Week dishes and Bol\u00edvar sweets<\/li>\n<li>Artistic and musical performances by local groups<\/li>\n<li>Fun days with board games<\/li>\n<li>Concerts with more than 200 choir voices<\/li>\n<li>Photo exhibition at the Historical Museum of Cartagena<\/li>\n<li>Sweet recipe competition with the participation of gastronomy students<\/li>\n<li>Craft and gastronomy fair for local products<\/li>\n<li>Audiovisual example about the Cartagena candy and its entire process<\/li>\n<li>Cultural parades with folklore groups, floats and representative characters of the festival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fiesta_de_Nuestra_Senora_de_la_Candelaria\"><\/span>Fiesta de Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This Catholic and cultural festival takes place annually. It shows both the devotion and gratitude of the people of Cartagena towards the Virgin. Various activities are carried out during the festival that showcase the richness and diversity of Caribbean culture, including dance, music, gastronomy and crafts.<\/p>\n<p>The festival is celebrated <strong>every year between late January and early February<\/strong> and lasts <strong>16 days<\/strong>. In addition, this feast was canonically crowned by Pope John Paul II in 1986 during his apostolic visit to Cartagena.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location-9\"><\/span>Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Streets and outdoor public spaces in the city<\/li>\n<li>Cerro la Popa, La Candelaria Monastery<\/li>\n<li>La Ermita Church<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_admission-9\"><\/span>Free admission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. However, entrance to La Candelaria Monastery has a fee.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Number_of_participants-8\"><\/span>Number of participants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>More than 35,000 visitors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_activities_and_additional_services-9\"><\/span>Cultural activities and additional services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Novena, a nine-day prayer in honor of the Virgin<\/li>\n<li>Horse parade<\/li>\n<li>Events and live musical performances<\/li>\n<li>Traditional folk dances of the region<\/li>\n<li>Selling traditional sugar cane<\/li>\n<li>Handicraft exhibitions with products such as hats, backpacks, hammocks, jewelry and others<\/li>\n<li>Typical culinary exhibitions of the Caribbean region<\/li>\n<li>Procession of the Virgin, a journey from Cerro la Popa to the hermitage of the Pie de La Popa district<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_about_events_and_celebrations_in_Colombia\"><\/span>More about events and celebrations in Colombia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/colombia-festivals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colombia\u2019s 45 Best &amp; Biggest Festivals in Detail<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/holy-week-popayan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Holy Week is Celebrated in Colombia: Unmissable Traditions and Places<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/holidays-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holidays in Colombia: Guide to Holidays and Long Weekend Breaks in Colombia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-barranquilla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9 Unmissable Cultural Events You Must Experience in Barranquilla<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-coffee-region\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13 Unmissable Cultural Events in the Coffee Region<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/events-in-cali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 13 Most Popular Cultural Events in Cali<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-santa-marta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 9 Most Popular Cultural Events in Santa Marta<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 9 Most Popular Cultural Events in Cartagena<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/cultural-events-in-medellin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 13 Most Popular Cultural Events in Medellin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/events-in-bogota\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 17 Most Popular Events in Bogota<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/colombia-film-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colombia Film Culture: 8 Festivals, 7 Movies to See<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/music-festivals-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 16 Most Important Music Festivals in Colombia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/es\/festivales-gastronomicos-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gastronomic Festivals in Colombia: 6 Not to be Missed Plans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/colombia-nightlife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understand Colombia\u2019s Nightlife: Party Like Never Before<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/en\/new-year-colombia-traditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unforgettable NYE in Colombia: 15 Vibrant Traditions Revealed!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pelecanus.com.co\/es\/tradiciones-navidenas-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 12 Most Celebrated Christmas Traditions in Colombia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated on 04\/17\/2024Dear reader, I would also like to recommend our Cartagena travel guide, which offers a perfect overview of the tourist attractions in Cartagena. 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