Feria de Cali
The Feria de Cali is a city and folk festival and music festival that takes place every December in Cali , Valle del Cauca , Colombia . It is one of the most important and traditional festivals in the country and the continent. The most important events in the Salsódromo are the parades, salsa festivals , equestrian parades, bullfighting on horseback , bullfighting , meetings of music lovers and collectors, beauty contests, fashion shows and gastronomy exhibitions, classic and antique vehicle parades and the famous “Superconcierto”.
meaning
The Feria de Cali, or originally Feria de la Caña, Feria de la Salsa or Feria de la Rumba, has been held since 1957 after Christmas between December 25th and 30th of the year. It is now one of the most famous and largest music festivals on the American continent and presents a variety of tropical dance rhythms from Vallenato , Cumbia , Merengue , Salsa to more modern styles such as reggaeton . For this purpose, music groups and orchestras from the USA , Cuba , Colombia, Central and South America and the Caribbean will give a series of live concerts.
origin
After an accident in 1956, which was caused by military trucks loaded with explosives and resulted in 110 deaths in the population, the "Feria de la Caña" was launched in 1957.
program
In addition to the musical performances, major events such as bullfights, the bulls' lift into the arena, the Cavalgata on the day of the opening, the choice of beauty queens, the choice of the best music groups and the choice of the best music theme as the motto of the respective fair take place.
Bullfights usually start on December 26th in Plaza de Cañaverlejo and last until January 1st of the New Year. The bullfighting tradition in Cali is one of the oldest in Colombia, but has now become highly controversial. The main attraction are musical events, some of which are presented to the public free of charge, some in discos with admission and seat reservations. The Feria de Cali is one of the largest tourist attractions in the region and attracts numerous visitors every year.
Places of dance events
- Salsa Cabaret in the Centro de Convenciones Alferez Real
- Bamboleo in the Torre de Cali
- Changó
- Serafina / Barrio Granada
- El Saloon / Barrio Granada
- Rumbódromo
- Jala-Jala Club
- Avenida 6ta, numerous clubs on Avenida Sexta Norte
- Lola's Club
- El Parque del Perro / Barrio San Fernando
- Amada
- Juanchito
- Matrak
Web links
- Official website of the Feria de Cali
- Side of the city of Cali
- official video for the 56th Feria de Cali