The “Columbia Nos Une” initiative begins the celebration in honor of Colombians who, despite being outside this country, continue to make significant contributions in various fields, keeping the Colombian identity and culture alive in distant lands.
This month, various activities will be carried out aimed at highlighting the contribution of Colombians abroad and addressing the structural aspects that cause migration and promote peace.
Among the activities planned for this celebration, the exhibition and conversation “Looking at the Edge” stands out at the Congress of the Republic, with a photo exhibition and a space for dialogue dedicated to the comprehensive migration policy in Colombia.
Another highlight is the Migrant Film Festival, which will take place at the Fondo de Cultura Económica-Gabriel García Márquez cultural center, with the screening of the feature film Cantadoras: Memories of Life and Death in Colombia and the film The Invisible Steps through Latin America.
Excellent Let’s celebrate a Migrante afternoon, a cultural event with the participation of DJ Mateo Díez and a tasting of cacao from Catatumbo.
These activities aim to promote reflection, understanding and appreciation of the richness and diversity of Colombian migrants, as well as to promote unity among compatriots abroad and strengthen relations with their country of origin.
Colombia Nos Une is a government initiative that, through this internal working group of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to strengthen relations with Colombians abroad, promote their participation in the social, economic and cultural life of the country, and provide them with support and accompaniment in your immigration process .
Since the 1970s, there has been a significant flow of migration from Colombia, driven by factors such as the internal armed conflict or economic problems. The main targets are the United States, Spain and Venezuela.
The State Department estimated that nearly five million Colombians lived abroad in 2020.
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