The Colombian Independence Festival 2017

Important information: Online sales will close Saturday 12:00 am, you will be able to find tickets at the door. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Casablanca Events proudly presents our annual event: THE COLOMBIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL MELBOURNE 2017 VIVA COLOMBIA !!!!! Place: Fitzroy Town Hall When: 22nd of July Festival Time : 11:30am to 1:00am 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, dancers and top Exhibition of Melbourne Colombian artists. 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 Fitzroy Town Hall’ on July 22nd, 2017 means all of Melbourne have the chance to be a part of this Latin American experience. THE FESTIVAL INCLUDES: COLOMBIAN ART EXHIBITION Maria Esther Pena Jorge A Leiva Katherine Gailer Art Patricia Pena Aldrich Enriquez KIDS CORNER Play, dance, draw and have fun! LIVE CAROLINA HERNANDEZ TRIO LIVE RUMBA AFROLATINA LIVE SANTA PACHA BENDITA South American rock LIVE MARIACHI Mariachi sin fronteras COLOMBIAN PARADE Afro Colombian Folk parade SALSA ORQUESTA LA 45 Performing a tribute to true Colombian Salsa! Food is never far from anyone thoughts, especially when it comes to a Colombian celebration. 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. Adults will enjoy a traditional drink (Aguardiente) at “La Fonda” while listening to the finest Latin music. The Hottest Colombian DJs in Melbourne will be there too. Tickets: Pre sale $7 Entry Pre sale $10 (Including drink) Tickets at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/53423/the_colombian_independence_festival_2017.aspx Free entry for children under 15 years old Victor : 0427 680 779 Julian : 0401 661 461 Mauro : 0406 784 929 www.casablancaevents.com.au