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The Carnival of Barranquilla
The Carnival of Barranquilla is known as the most colourful carnival in the world. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisations) honored this certain carnival by declaring it as a World Masterpiece if the oral and intangible Heritage of humanity. The four day festival offers a variety of cultural stories, dance, legends, history beliefs and so on, originating from different Colombian sub-cultures. Because of the city Barranquilla's location on the Caribbean Coast and it's development, Barranquilla became a place where European, African and the indigenous peoples and cultures have converged, bringing together this festival. The festival has become a professional event that now receives wide media coverage. This amazing festival only comes once a year and is the most awaited festival by all who wish to enjoy the experience.
The Festival of Barranquilla
Website: www.carnavaldebarranquilla.org
Location: Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
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Bibliography
Colombia Travel: www.colombia.travel/
UNESCO; www.unesco.org/