Colombian Independence Day - Festival

Casablanca Events proudly presents our annual event: THE COLOMBIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL MELBOURNE 2018 Por primera vez en Aussieland! Este año tendremos en el festival de la Independencia, la proyeccion interactiva mas grande de Colombia hecha en Australia. Una experiencia de 452 metros cuadrados proyectando nuestra historia, fauna y belleza en el majestuoso techo de el Collingwood Town Hall. Proyectado por Victor Holder www.victorholder.com Como llegar: Melbourne Central Station (Melbourne City) Plataforma 1 Toma el tren "towards Epping" Get off at Collingwood Station (Abbotsford) Platform 2 El Town Hall es al lado de la estacion de el tren. VIVA COLOMBIA ! Where: Collingwood Town Hall Only 20 mts away from Collingwood train station & 9 minutes from the city) When: 21st of July from 11:30 am to 1:00 am We invite and welcome all nationalities to be part of this celebration and exploration of Colombian passions. An event presented during the day and night to include a remarkable experience of music, food, market-inspired stalls, and dancers. THE FESTIVAL INCLUDES: *FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AUSTRALIA! We will be projecting 432 squares meters of Colombian History and ruts. This massive interactive Colombian experience will be projected at the 432 squares meters COLLINGWOOD TOWN HALL roof. *COLOMBIAN ART EXHIBITION More than 10 different local artists will be showcasing their work. All artist names will be confirmed two weeks prior to the event *KIDS CORNER Play, dance, draw and have fun! *CENTO MANI IN THE KITCHEN! A wide range of Colombian cuisine rich in many flavors with many ingredients. Come and enjoy a delicious “Bandeja Paisa” (seasoned beans with pork & rice) or Sancocho, Empanadas, Arepas, Latin tapas and much more ************* ITINERARY ************** 1:00 pm DOORS OPEN KITCHEN OPENS - LAUNCH TIME! 2:30 pm JUAN CARLOS OSPINA SCHOOL Salsa Performance - Cali - Colombian Salsa Style 3:30 pm RUMBA AFRO-LATINA - Champeta. Mapale, Puya & Cumbia. Colombian dance crew of enthusiastic people sharing the Latin flavor and movements. Cumbia, 4:00 pm LA DESCARGA Melbourne band starring explosive percussion, South American flute and marimba sounds, horns and bass plus multiple vocalists and colourful dancing. La Descarga pays tribute to the music and dance traditions of the Afro-Colombian regions from the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of Colombia. From heart and soul, this is a mixture of Afro-Colombian roots with an Aussie touch. 4:30pm PARADE: Transport yourself to a Colombian town and its magical carnival parade. Stonishing sounds, colors and dances will deligthed your senses. 4:45 pm CAMILOS HIP HOP - Sonidos de la Calle. Colombo-Australian Hip Hop singer performing live los sonidos de las calles Colombiana. LA 45 SALSA ORQUESTA Established their sound with the purpose of bringing the essence of Colombian street music and rhythm to the fast-growing Latin-dance scene in Melbourne. LA 45 7:00 pm 1st Set - New York Salsa and Latin rhythms 9:00 pm 2nd Set - Pure Colombian Salsa 6:40 pm to 9:00 pm DJ Castillo Casablanca Latin Night resident DJ. 9:00 pm to 1:00 am Dj Diego Rey LA TROPA VALLENATA World Class Vallenato Band, playing two sets of top Colombian all-time classics. LA TROPA VALLENATA 6:00 pm 1st Set - Top10 - 2018 11:00 pm 2nd Set - All time classics 11:30 till late Dj Diego Rey Colombian producer and remixer from Bogota. He appeared in the music scene since 2001 and has mixed in some of the most important clubs of Melbourne. LA FONDA Adults will enjoy a traditional drink (Aguardiente) at “La Fonda” while listening to the finest Latin music. ALL DAY $5 AGUARDIENTES! The Hottest Colombian DJs in Melbourne will be there too. Pre-sale tickets: Pre-sale $7 Entry Pre-sale $10 (Including drink) Ttiquetes en la puerta disponibles hasta SOLD OUT. Free entry for children under 15 years old More info: Victor : 0427 680 779 This event is possible thanks to the supported of: 4DVERSE. http://www.4dverse.com VICTORIA MULTICULTURAL COMMISSION https://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Official Announcement: Latin American communities throughout Victoria come together to celebrate in true Latin American passion, the country that is Colombia & to pay homage to a place that makes Latin America amazing. Colombia declared independence from Spain in July 1810 and achieved it in 1819. Regional cultural traditions can be diverse; groups can be classified into six regions: amazonica, andina, caribe, insular, Orinoquia and Pacifica. Only during elections, sporting events, and beauty pageants do the regional cultures unite for a common goal or party ... or to celebrate the anniversary of independence from Spain! A special festival style celebration at the convenient location of the Collingwood Town Hall’ on July 21st, 2018 means all of Melbourne have the chance to be a part of this Latin American experience.