Cultural festivals celebrate regional identity in Paraguay and Colombia

The community of Tarumá, Paraguay, is preparing for the seventh edition of the Tarumá Poty Festival. Scheduled for October 30 at the Colegio César Santiago Morel, the event aims to promote Paraguayan culture, art, and traditions. The program features dance troupes from Tarumá, Tuna, and Abaí, alongside musical performances by groups such as Caazapá Purahei and La Nueva Generación Carapegüeña.

In La Primavera, Vichada, Colombia, the seventh edition of the El Morichalito Festival commenced on October 20. Organized by the El Trompillo Educational Institution, the festival focuses on the Sikuani indigenous identity under the theme “Waja kuene nakujarubatsi”. The event seeks to strengthen the Sikuani native language and preserve the community's cultural heritage and connection to their territory.