Gloria: a Beloved Community Leader in Moravia

Community leader in Moravia

Gloria Ospina is a prominent community leader in Moravia (Comuna 4), whose legacy of resilience and leadership has transformed her neighborhood. From her childhood in a marginalized area to becoming one of the most influential figures in the community, she has dedicated her life to improving the living conditions in Moravia. Through her tireless work, […]

Tejo in Medellin: Colombia’s Explosive Traditional Sport

Tejo

When you think of Colombia, you might picture its vibrant cities, coffee plantations, or stunning landscapes. However, we also have a traditional sport that encapsulates the spirit and culture of Colombia: Tejo (té-ho). With deep roots in indigenous history, Tejo is a unique and exhilarating game that has become a beloved pastime for many Colombians.  […]

Reading list: 20 Books we recommend about Colombia and Medellin

Reading list - Colombian books

A curated reading list to help you understand Colombia and Medellin context and history through a series of fiction and non-fiction books. Organized them by topic and for each book we included the available languages, a link to buy it and a little synopsis.

Top 5 Colombian Salsa bands recommended by a local

Colombian Salsa

Salsa is my favorite type of music, my favorite radio station is LatinaStereo from Medellin, playing salsa 24/7. Today I want to share my top 5 Colombian salsa bands and not only that, this is the link to a playlist with a selection of their songs and other Colombian salsa artists. You can play it […]