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    El Oasis, smiles from the south of Bogota

    Colombia

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    Petrona is originally from Choco, the poorest and one of the most dangerous regions in the country. Like thousands of other Chocoanos, Petrona and her family settled in Bogota. Far from her native Choco, Petrona engages other Afro Colombians in her community to celebrate their rich culture and traditions. by: bogota Views[338] El Oasis, with a population of 5000, is one of hundreds of neighborhoods in the slums of Bogota, Colombia. Every year the city receives waves of internally displaced Colombians as a result of the violent conflict between the guerrillas, the paramilitary and the Colombian Army. by: bogota Views[262] Regardless of social status, a cup of warm chocolate is a staple of a typical Colombian breakfast. The Chocolate pot is probably the one item you will find in every Colombian kitchen. by: bogota Views[327] Walking along the unpaved roads and uncut grass of this impoverished neighborhood, it is not uncommon to see children playing and laughing with their friends. by: bogota Views[251]  

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    Sunday, 13 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

     
    My name is Carlos Pinto. I was born in Colombia in 1984 and moved to Canada at the age of 17. My experience as an immigrant has directly influenced the way I see the world around me. Living in a multicultural country allows me to look at my self from ... Read more >
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