International Dance Day in Colombia

Colombia's Culture Ministry serious about Dance:

"Hundreds of dance troupes took to public squares in fifteen of Colombia's departments Wednesday to celebrate International Dance Day.

The Ministry of Culture backed performances of break dance, salsa, tango and local folkloric rhytms in Bogotá, urging downtown office workers to join in the fun and dance on the streets during their lunch hour.

Culture Minister Paola Marcela Moreno, said that over 10,000 dancers performed in the streets of Colombia's main cities on Wednesday. “Once again we have demonstrated that we are a world power in the fields of art and creativity” said the satisfied Ms Moreno. “A country that faces conflict with culture and art”..."

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