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The Arena USC and Parque Obrero, the main stages for Cali's December celebrations in 2026, symbolizing the city's return to rhythm after the August earthquake

After the Embrace, the Feria: Cali Prepares to Dance Again in December

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Date : October 31, 2026
Categories : Cali ,Culture ,Music ,Events
Tags : Cali ,Feria de cali ,Salsa ,Arena usc ,Parque obrero ,Guayacán ,Víctor manuelle ,Grupo niche ,Colombia earthquake 2026 ,Resilience

In October, Cali danced gently. The World Salsa Festival had no judges, no scores, no champions. It was an embrace—a city holding itself together …

Dancers from Cali's salsa schools performing at the Teatro al Aire Libre Los Cristales during the 2026 World Salsa Festival, under the slogan 'La salsa nos abraza'

Cali's World Salsa Festival 2026: When the City Danced to Heal

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Date : October 31, 2026
Categories : Cali ,Culture ,Music ,Events
Tags : Cali ,World salsa festival ,Festival mundial de salsa ,Salsa ,Cali salsa ,Colombia earthquake 2026 ,Resilience ,Culture

There is a moment, at every salsa festival in Cali, when the music stops and the city holds its breath. Usually, it is before the judges announce the …

A traditional Dominican faceless doll (Muñeca Limé) and a vinyl record of merengue, symbolizing the cultural dialogue between the Dominican Republic and Cali at CaliLee 2026

CaliRead 2026: The Dominican Republic Brings Merengue, Faceless Dolls, and Caribbean Soul to Cali

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Date : October 25, 2026
Categories : Cali ,Culture ,Literature ,Events
Tags : Cali lee 2026 ,Feria del libro de cali ,Dominican republic ,Merengue ,Muñecas sin rostro ,Caribbean culture ,Cali culture ,Literature ,Salsa

There is a rhythm that connects the Caribbean. It is not just the sound of the music, but a shared way of understanding the world—a mix of resilience, …

Aerial view of the massive crowd at the Petronio Álvarez Festival in Cali, Colombia, with colorful tents and stages, illustrating the scale of the event and the economic impact of its cancellation.

Petronio Festival 2026: Economic Loss of a Canceled Celebration

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Date : August 25, 2026
Categories : Colombia ,Cali ,Economics ,Culture ,Tourism
Tags : Petronio festival 2026 ,Petronio álvarez ,Cali earthquake 2026 ,Economic impact ,Cultural loss ,Tourism economics ,Afro colombian culture ,Festival cancellation

The Economic Loss of a Canceled Festival: Calculating the Impact of a Missed Petronio Álvarez The decision to suspend the 30th edition of the Festival …