Traditional food
Traditional food
Traditional festivals in Colombia
Customs or traditions in Colombia
General knowledge about Colombia
100

It is a typical Colombian dish from the Tolima region of Colombia. This dish is made from a slow roasted pig, stuffed with yellow peas, rice, and green onion, and slow-cooked for around 10 hours.

Lechona

100

It is typically eaten at social events all around Colombia. The dish is simply a large variety of meats such as chicken, beef, pork, sausage, and pork cracklings accompanied by corn, arepas, and plantain. This dish is often served in a big basket or plate and shared family style.

Picada

100

This week-long festival is held annually between the first and second weeks of the New Year. The Spanish and European influences in the festival are particularly evident in events such as the bull-runs during the week.

Feria de Manizales

100

Name at least 4 traditional food Colombians usually eat at Christmas time.

Natilla,  buñuelos, pollo, chicharron, chicharron, carne asada.

100

Meaning in Spanish for this expression. 

 Kill two birds with one stone.

Matar dos pájaros de un tiro.

200

It is a typical soup from Colombia’s Valle del Cauca, or Cali, region. The soup is water based and contains vegetables, yuca, plantain, potato, corn, cilantro, and either chicken, fish or beef. It is frequently eaten with a slice of avocado and white rice.

Sancocho

200

This is a traditional snack from Colombia’s Santander region. Many people say that they have the taste of a peanut. They are roasted or fried and then topped with salt or other seasonings.

Hormigas Culonas

200

3-day carnival held in the city of Pasto, in southeastern Colombia, showcases a mixture of indigenous rituals, Spanish colonial, and later Colombian and Afro-Colombian traditions and customs.

Carnaval de blancos y negros in Pasto

200

One important custom or tradition in Colombian culture, which is particularly popular in rural areas is the ‘Pot Gathering’. This much-loved ritual encourages Colombian families to gather beside their local river, and share the traditional Colombian food.

El paseo de olla

200

Meaning for this expression.

When God shuts a door, He always opens a window.

Dios aprieta pero no ahorca.

300

This is a traditional dish from Colombia's. It contains white rice, red beans, succulent ground beef, fried plantain, chorizo, a corn variety called morcilla, crunchy chicharron (pork crackling), an arepa, and fresh avocado.

Bandeja Paisa 

300

This can be found all over Latin America, Colombia has a unique way of preparing this dish. The ingredients vary depending on the region of Colombia but it is prepared with a corn-based dough which is filled with meats or vegetables. They are wrapped and cooked in a plantain leaf, giving it a unique taste.

Tamales

300

One of the biggest events in the Colombian social calendar, this 4-day festival celebrated in the cost region. People wear costumes and play music. Parades are very important in this event.

Carnaval de barranquilla

300

How many holidays do Colombians celebrate in a year?

Colombia has 19 holidays (12 Catholic holidays and 7 Civic holidays),

300

Meaning for this expression.

Can't judge a book by its cover.

No se puede juzgar por las apariencias.

400

It is a hearty breakfast soup originating from the Andes mountains region of Colombia. It is a milk-based soup containing chopped onions, egg and coriander.

Changua

400

They are made with corn or wheat flour based. They are traditionally served with a variety of toppings or fillings. Some people put stuffed with cheese.

Arepas

400

People pray a whole week adoring the passion of the Christ, his crucifixion, death, and resurrection. 

Semana Santa Colombia.

400

What is the biggest holiday do Colombians celebrate?

Diciembre , todo el mes !

400

Numbers of deparments in Colombia.

32 

500

It is a traditional white soup served in the country’s capital and other parts of the Andes mountain region of Colombia — where cold weather calls for a warm meal. It is prepared with chicken, three variety of potatoes, and guasca herbs. It is often served with white rice, corn and a slice of avocado.

Ajiaco

500

This type of food can be found all over Latin America but Colombia’s ones are deep fried and contain a variety of ingredients including rice, meat, egg, potato or vegetables. They are usually yellow. 

Empanadas

500

This is one of the largest and most popular events in Colombia. It includes the flower's parade; a selection of traditional bars representing each region of the country, and the classic cars parade.

La feria de las flores

500

What is the most recognized indigenous tribe in Colombia? 

Wayú

500

Write a very good phrase for inviting people around the world to visit our country. Write it on the board.

You have two minutes. go, go, go !!!!

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