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Celebrating Colombia's Independence Day

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On 20 July, Colombia celebrates its Independence Day! To commemorate this day, Canning House are pleased to present messages from the UK and Colombia's respective Ambassadors, and a selection of cultural resources. In collaboration with the Embassy of Colombia and PROColombia.

Celebrating Colombia's Independence Day

Canning House is pleased to present a virtual celebration of Colombia's Independence Day, on 20 July!

This includes messages from HE Ambassador Antonio José Ardila, Colombian Ambassador to the UK, and HE Ambassador Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG, UK Ambassador to Colombia, and a selection of links to Colombia cultural materials, courtesy of the Embassy of Colombia in the UK and PROCOLOMBIA.

A message from HE Ambassador Antonio José Ardila, Colombian Ambassador to the UK

HE Ambassador Antonio José Ardila delivers a message to commemorate Colombia's Independence Day - the anniversary of the country's declaration of independence and the creation of the Republic of Colombia, 210 years ago.

Escucha el mensaje en español:

Videos courtesy of Jack McDonnell (Contact)

A message from HMA Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG, UK Ambassador to Colombia

On Colombia's Independence Day, HMA Colin-Martin-Reynolds, UK Ambassador to Colombia, delivers a message to commemorate the day and to celebrate the closeness of UK-Colombian relations.

WATCH: Colombian Independence Day 2020

Tune in here

From 15:00 UK time

We'll meet again soon in Colombia, #1 in bird species on earth

Marvel at Colombia's biodiversity

Feel the rhythm of Colombia:

Cholo Valderrama - Inmensa Llanura

Listen here

Fonseca - Simples Corazones

Listen here

Presented in collaboration with:

The Embassy of Colombia in the UK

PROCOLOMBIA

 

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