El Banco (Magdalena) hosts more than 1,500 artists for the most anticipated cultural event in the region, paying tribute to one of the most traditional of Colombian rhythms: Cumbia.
In this 41st edition, the National Festival of Cumbia boasts the participation of 193 cumbia dancing couples, 39 cumbiamba groups, 15 original songs, 35 artisans, 12 entrepreneurs, and 15 traditional cooks.
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