Santa Rosa de Cabal to host XXIV National Christmas Carol Contest

Christmas carol contest Santa Rosa de Cabal Risaralda Colombian music cultural competition

The Risaralda Governor's Office, through the Secretariat of Culture, has opened registration for the XXIV National Christmas Carol Contest, scheduled for December 5 and 6, 2026, in Santa Rosa de Cabal. The event features a total prize pool of 32 million Colombian pesos.

Participants can compete in five distinct categories: vocal soloists (divided into child, junior minor, and junior major categories), musical groups, choirs, groups for people with disabilities, and a category for original, unpublished Christmas carols. Individual prizes range from 2 million to 3.5 million pesos, accompanied by trophies.

Registration is open to soloists, ensembles, and composers from across Colombia and must be completed through the official government portal by November 17.

Entities

Juan Diego Patiño Ochoa · Risaralda · Santa Rosa de Cabal

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