By the Zonagirante.com Team @spinning zone
As soon as 2018 begins, in the town of Palomino, in the department of La Guajira, on the Colombian Atlantic coast, there is a tremendous party. From January 3rd to 5th will be carried out the fifth edition of the Jaguar Festival And this time they've curated a striking selection of guests for such a party. The most prominent figures at the event are Bomba Estéreo and the Mexicans Bostisch+Fusible y Toy Machete, However, among their roster of artists, there is a wide range of Colombian musicians who effectively cover the expressions of Caribbean culture, from folklore closest to its original roots, such as The Tabalá Sextet, ...even the successful fusion with contemporary genres such as Zero 39 y Boom Full Meke, passing through the ska of Elephants and the sauce of The 33rd.
The Jaguar Festival, in addition to its strong musical focus, an ecological and social justification. Its creators claim that what they have is a festival. «"Created as a tool for peace in a conflict zone, through free artistic and environmental training processes and the main concert, which has given visibility to the municipality of Dibulla, the festival has positioned itself as one of the most important tourist and cultural destinations in La Guajira.". This is an event, they continue, «"with social responsibility that promotes culture and sustainable development based on an ecological, artistic, visual and musical proposal inviting visitors to take care of the town by being responsible for their waste while they stay in Palomino.". Within the framework of the competition, Educational workshops are developed on topics such as environmental responsibility and musical workshops with children and adults from the host community.
For more information, please visit the festival's official website. This is the opportunity to start the new year in the best possible way, dancing and celebrating life.
