"During this celebration, people put white powder on their faces and celebrate equality"
Black and White Carnival
"Jesus was the "Sun of righteousness"
Christmas
"This celebration marks the beginning of winter, or the darker half of the year"
Halloween
"People threw eggs that were filled with water as a joke"
Barranquilla Carnival
"In this celebration, people offer food and drink to the spirits"
Halloween
"This celebration was first a carnival and then it became a family and children celebration"
Christmas
"A famous character of this celebration is the Marimonda, a costume that was a mockery to rich people"
Barranquilla Carnival
"This carnival was born because slaves asked for a free day from work"
Black and White Carnival
"During this celebration, the city is filled with beautiful colors and aromas"
Medellin Flower Fair
"The first time this was celebrated, there was a flower exposition"
Medellin Flower Fair