Colombian Independence Day Festival 2019 - 10th Anniversary

Casablanca Events y Latin Performers Australia Incorporated presentan con orgullo su evento anual: FESTIVAL COLOMBIANO DE INDEPENDENCIA Cumpliendo diez años!!! ***Casablanca Events and Latin Performers Australia Incorporated proudly presents their annual event: COLOMBIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL Ten years birthday!!! Ven y celebra con nosotros nuestro aniversario numero 10 haciendo lo que amas!! :) El Festival del Día de la Independencia de Colombia ha desempeñado un papel importante en la comunidad Colombiana de Melbourne, conectándonos cada mes de Julio con nuestras raíces y patrimonio cultural aquí, al otro lado de el mundo y a 16,000 kilómetros de nuestra patria. ***The Colombian Independence Day Festival has played an important role in the Colombian Community in Melbourne, connecting us every July with our roots and heritage across the globe and 16.000 kilometres away from our homeland. El festival ha logrado durante diez años atraer a más de 15,000 Colombianos en este lado del mundo, a más de 1,000 artistas Colombianos talentosos y conectando a más de 100 empresas locales. ***The festival has managed for ten years to bring together on this side of the globe over 15,000 patrons, showcasing over 1000 talented Colombian artists and connecting over 100 local businesses. El festival es el evento mas importante en el calendario de un Colombiano. Todas las comunidades Colombianas de Victoria se unen para celebrar la verdadera pasión Latinoamericana, el país que es Colombia y para rendir homenaje a uno de los lugares que hacen que América Latina sea un lugar realmente increíble. ***The Colombian Festival is the main event in a Colombian calendar. All the Colombian communities throughout Victoria come together to celebrate in true Latin American passion, the country that is Colombia and to pay tribute to one of the places that makes Latin America truly amazing. ====================================== VIVA COLOMBIA! Where: Fitzroy Town Hall Only 100 meters away from trams & 7 minutes from the city. When: 20th of July from 12:00 am to 1:00 am Cómo llegar: Fitzroy Town Hall by Tram. These are the lines and routes that have stops nearby - Tram: 11, 86 or 96. 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 performers of all kinds. THE FESTIVAL INCLUDES: *LA FONDA (1:00pm to 1:00am ) Los adultos disfrutarán de una bebida tradicional (Aguardiente) en "La Fonda" mientras escuchan la mejor música latina. TEMPRANO $5 AGUARDIENTES! ***Adults will enjoy a traditional drink (Aguardiente) at “La Fonda” while listening to the finest Latin music. EALRY BIRDS $5 AGUARDIENTES! *COLOMBIAN HANDCRAFT ART EXHIBITION Diferentes artistas locales estarán mostrándonos su trabajo ***Local Latin American artists will be showcasing their work. *KIDS CORNER (12:00pm to 5:00pm ) Area de niños para jugar, pintarse la cara, bailar y divertirse ***Play, dance, draw and have fun! *CLUB COLOMBIA AT THE KITCHEN (1:00pm to 1:00am ) El popular restaurante de la ciudad de Melbourne “Club Colombia” nos deleitará con sus deliciosos platos típicos Colombianos ***A wide range of Colombian cuisine rich in many flavours with many ingredients. Come and enjoy a delicious Colombian dish ************* ITINERARY ************** DOORS OPEN KITCHEN OPENS - LUNCH TIME! 12:00 pm DJ SALAZAR (Colombian hits all time) 2:15 pm PARRANDA VALLENATA CUMVA 1st Set - Set de Vallenatos Contemporáneos (Carlos Vives, Jorge Seledón, Silvestre) El acordeón, la Caja y la guacharaca sonarán este 20 de Julio desde temprano en el Fitzroy Town Hall. El grupo musical Colombiano que comparte con toda Australia la Cumbia y el Vallenato proveniente de nuestro país. Profesionalismo, alegría y energía son algunas cualidades que caracterizan su excelente puesta en escena. ***Colombian band that mix two of the most traditional rhythms of Colombia (Cumbia and Vallenato). 3:00 pm RUMBA AFRO-LATINA Champeta, Mapalé, Puya & Cumbia. Espectacular presentación de este talentoso equipo de baile Colombiano y gente entusiasta que comparte el sabor y los movimientos latinos. ***Champeta. Mapalé, Puya & Cumbia. Colombian dance crew of enthusiastic people sharing the Latin flavour and dancing movements. 3:20 pm COLOMBIAN PARADE: Transporte a un pueblo Colombiano y su mágico desfile de carnaval. Los sonidos, colores y danzas apabullantes deleitarán tus sentidos ***Transport yourself to a Colombian town and its magical carnival parade. Astonishing sounds, colours and dances will delight your senses. 3:40 pm CAMILOS HIP HOP - Sonidos de la Calle. Colombo-Australian Hip Hop singer performing live los sonidos de las calles Colombianas. 4:00 pm DJ SALAZAR - Champeta, Electro Cumbia, Bachata INFINITY DANCE COMPANY AND SAMBASITA PRODUCTIONS 4:30 pm DJ CASTILLO - 100% Salsa 5:30 pm DJ GUARO -Top 40 Colombian Hits 6:15 pm PARRANDA VALLENATA CUMVA 2nd Set - Las Clásicas de todos los tiempos (Binomio, Los Inquietos, Los Diablitos) 7:00 pm DJ ANGELO – Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton 7:30 pm SALSA BAND QUARTER STREET 1st Set - New York and Latin rhythms Ganadora de varios premios! Quarter Street te llevará al corazón de la salsa clásica. Inspirado por los sonidos crudos de la Salsas. El Quarter Street retoma una era en la que la música de las calles resonaba con la voz de la gente. Formado a principios de 2011, Quarter Street combina la energía fresca y las habilidades de conocidos músicos establecidos. Una vibrante banda en vivo con una sección de ritmo de conducción y una sección de trompa pesada, este vibrante grupo de talentosos músicos de Melbourne se está convirtiendo rápidamente en un chapoteo en la escena musical australiana. ***Award wining Australian Band! Quarter Street take you back to the heart of classic salsa. Inspired by the raw sounds of New York in the 1970’s, the Quarter Street revisit an era where the music of the streets resonated with the voice of the people. Formed in early 2011, Quarter Street combine the fresh energy and the skills of well known established musicians. A dynamic live band with a driving rhythm section and heavy horn section, this vibrant group of talented Melbourne musicians are quickly making a splash in the Australian music scene. 8:15 pm DJ DIEGO REY - Top 40 Latin Hits 9:00 pm MARIACHI LOS ROMANTICOS 1st Set - Mexicans of all times World Class Mariachi Band, playing two sets of rancherísimas 9:30 pm DJ DIEGO REY - Top 40 Latin Hits 10:15 pm SALSA BAND QUARTER STREET 2nd Set - Salsa pesada 10:40 pm DJ SALAZAR - Salsa - Reggaeton - Merengue - Bachata - Electro Cumbia. 12:00 pm MARIACHI LOS ROMANTICOS 2nd Set - Para beber! "set". 12:30 pm to 1:00 am DJ SALAZAR - Salsa - Reggaeton - Merengue - Bachata - Electro Cumbia. Se acabó la guachafita! Compra tus tickets antes de que se agoten! Pre-sale tickets: Pre-sale $10 Entry Pre-sale $12 (Including drink) Tiquetes en la puerta disponibles hasta agotar existencia. Free entry for children under 15 years old More info: Julian 0401 661 461 This event is possible thanks to the support of: CITY OF YARRA - Official Sponsor www.yarracity.vic.gov.au ---------------------------------------------------------------- Official Announcement: 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: Amazónica, Andina, Caribe, Insular, Orinoquía and Pacífica. 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 Fitzroy Town Hall means all for Melbourne to have the chance and be part of this Latin American experience