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    Late at night in Cartagena, Colombian performers break-dance as tourist stroll by. This is an example of one of Colombia's diverse cultures, the African-Colombian coastal culture. This unique culture derives from the natives that were originally there and the slaves that were brought to the coasts of South America. by: sofiajaramillo Views[763] While a Playa Banca tour boat idols off the coast of Cartagena, a Colombian islander paddles rapidly toward the boat to collect generous donations from tourists. Fourty five percent of Colombia's population still suffers from poverty but in 2009 five hundred thousand Colombian's came out of extreme poverty says Colombia Reports Online Newspaper. by: sofiajaramillo Views[285] At a night club near the outskirts of Medellin two teen lovers dance the night away in a smoke filled lazor lit room. Colombia is said to be one of the top happiest places on the planet because dance is a huge part of the culture. by: sofiajaramillo Views[789] Just outside of Bogota, the capital city and also one of the largest of Latin America, beautiful agricultural lands extend to the horizons. Although Colombia is progressing to rely more on technology agriculture and the harvest foods that come from it will always be a part of Colombia's culture. by: sofiajaramillo Views[549] On the streets of Villa De Leyva, Colombia, an old man sits outside his traditional clothing shop. His face and attire both show the historical culture in Colombia that still exists today in most rural areas. by: sofiajaramillo Views[1306]
     

    My Photo scholarship 2010 entry

    Saturday, 16 Oct 2010 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    I returned to my father’s native country for the second time in my life. I had not been for 15 years, since I was 3-years-old. The large family that my father had spoken of many times but I had only fuzzy memories of greeted me with open hearts. Colombia ... Read more >
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