Culture in Colombia
The Embassy of Colombia has a wonderful website that provides a lot of information on culture. The website talks about the influence of the Spanish in Colombian culture, music, and the different festivals that exhibit the art of Colombia. The website can be found here: http://www.colombiaemb.org/node/1331.
This website offers a lot of really valuable information about culture in Colombia. It discusses the economy, social stratification, political life, gender roles, family, marriage, religion, art and literature. The information can be found here: http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Colombia.html. |
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This is the interactive map I created on Nat Geo Mapmaker Interactive which is a great tool. I took a screen shot the image and I added a layer which exemplifies the cultural element of religion. This shows that Colombia is primarily Catholic and the Indigenous beliefs are still prevalent in a region of Colombia.
Retrieved from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/co.html
How Colombia has Changed
Figure 1. Gapminder’s “chart” portrays the murders (per 100,000) people in Colombia which displays the category of society . This shows that murders have increased from 1960 to 2005 and continue to be some of the highest in all the countries.
Figure 2. Gapminder’s “chart” depicts the Total GDP (US$, inflation-adjusted) and this shows a change in the Colombia’s GDP even though it is significantly less than many other countries. This image shows the GDP from 1960 to 2011 and depicts the category of economics.
Figure 3. Gapminder’s “chart” illustrates communication in Colombia via total cellphones in the country this is part of the infrastructure. This statistic illustrates 1965 to 2011 and the significant increase in cellphone usage.
The data illustrated on Gapminder details that Colombia has undergone significant changes some that are beneficial and others that continue to harm the country. Figure 1 illustrates the murders per 100,000 people in Colombia and from 1960 to 2005 the murders in Colombia have been on the rise. This societal change in the country is not positive the statistics associated are some of the worst illustrated on the first image. Colombia experiences violence and the murders in the country depict that the situation continues to be a concern. The rise in murders shows that the government has not stepped in to take action to prevent these murders and many of them could be related to the drug trafficking that occurs in Colombia. A positive economic change that has occurred in Colombia is evident in the GDP growth from 1960 to 2011 which is illustrated in figure 2. Even though in comparison to other countries Colombia’s GDP is significantly less the country has managed to make progress. Colombia went from 19 million to 120 billion which demonstrates a drastic change in the country’s GDP. The third change that demonstrated changes in the infrastructure of Colombia in regards to technology are advances in communication. Colombia made great strides when it comes to cellphone usage it went from 0 to 22 million which is depicted in figure 3. This change occurred from 1965 to 2005. This shows an advance in technology and the accessibility of having cellphones. Colombia is far behind countries like China and the United States but it has still made impressive strides in expanding communication. This data shows that Colombia is not up to par with the highly developed countries but it has made impressive strides and will continue to do so in the future.
The data illustrated on Gapminder details that Colombia has undergone significant changes some that are beneficial and others that continue to harm the country. Figure 1 illustrates the murders per 100,000 people in Colombia and from 1960 to 2005 the murders in Colombia have been on the rise. This societal change in the country is not positive the statistics associated are some of the worst illustrated on the first image. Colombia experiences violence and the murders in the country depict that the situation continues to be a concern. The rise in murders shows that the government has not stepped in to take action to prevent these murders and many of them could be related to the drug trafficking that occurs in Colombia. A positive economic change that has occurred in Colombia is evident in the GDP growth from 1960 to 2011 which is illustrated in figure 2. Even though in comparison to other countries Colombia’s GDP is significantly less the country has managed to make progress. Colombia went from 19 million to 120 billion which demonstrates a drastic change in the country’s GDP. The third change that demonstrated changes in the infrastructure of Colombia in regards to technology are advances in communication. Colombia made great strides when it comes to cellphone usage it went from 0 to 22 million which is depicted in figure 3. This change occurred from 1965 to 2005. This shows an advance in technology and the accessibility of having cellphones. Colombia is far behind countries like China and the United States but it has still made impressive strides in expanding communication. This data shows that Colombia is not up to par with the highly developed countries but it has made impressive strides and will continue to do so in the future.
Religion in Colombia
The predominant religion in Colombia is Roman Catholicism (CIA Worldfact book). Catholicism was introduced to Colombia when the Spanish arrived. This occurred “in the early 1600s [when] the Spaniards begin to settle into Colombia, and many towns were established… Christianity was established as the dominant religion” (Embassy of Colombia, 2012). The Studylands article about religion in Colombia also state that “the Spanish- and the Roman Catholic religion- arrived in Colombia in 1499 and initiated a period of conquest and colonization ultimately creating the viceroyalty of New Granada, with its capital in Bogota” (Studylands, 2014). Spanish colonizers brought the Roman Catholic faith to Colombia and it was heavily centered in the capital they established which was Bogota. A large portion of Colombia’s population “adheres to Christianity, the over whelming majority of which (85 percent) are Roman Catholic” (Studylands, 2014). The other portion of the population “adheres to some form of the Protestant faith, while 3 percent of the population self identifies as either Atheist or Agnostic” (Studylands, 2014). Among the other faiths in Colombia “2 percent of Colombians adhere to the Jehovah’s Witnesses and Seventh-Day Adventist religions, and less than 1% belongs to the following faiths: Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Mormonism. Hinduism. Indigenous religions, Hare Krishna movement, Rastafari movement, Orthodox Catholic Church, and spiritual studies such as African Animism” (Studylands, 2014). The rise of other religions in Colombia although minimal shows the diversity that has been introduced into the country. Christianity started with the Spanish in Bogota and the other religions have been introduced to Colombia by other immigrants that have settled in recent times as well as a maintenance of Indigenous religions.
Religion in Colombia has significantly influenced the social development and culture of the country. The Catholic Church influenced “different regions of the country and among them different social groups, but it was felt by everyone and was rarely questioned” (U.S. Library of Congress). This is seen within the country because “the rate of attendance at mass was high, particularly among women” and “church attendance also served traditionally to attest to a woman’s general virtue” (U.S. Library of Congress). For Colombians the “primary rites of the church [such] as baptism, first communion, marriage, and extreme unction marked the main turning points in the life cycle and identified him or her as a social being” (U.S. Library of Congress). Catholicism “was felt to be part of a person’s cultural heritage passed on like language and became an integral part of a person’s being” (U.S. Library of Congress). The culture within Colombia has been influenced significantly by the Catholic Church and “people in rural areas are said to be more devout than those in the cities… in the countryside, Catholic practices and beliefs have been combined with indigenous, African, and sixteenth century Spanish customs” (2014). Traditions have developed in Colombia through the Catholic Church one example is that “rural villages have a patron saint who is honored each year with a fiesta” (2014). These “Holy day celebrations, particularly the fiestas honoring a community's patron saint, were events of great significance, not only in the religious life of the people but also as elements of social cohesion that united members of the community in a common bond” (U.S. Library of Congress). Catholicism also led to the social development of marriages “most people, especially in urban centers, are married in the Catholic Church” (2014). In Colombia this religious rite has been used by “upper class people… to create powerful family unions. Church weddings are expensive and allow families to demonstrate their financial and social status” (2014). The Catholic Church in Colombia has led to social development and the culture that is expressed in Colombia through religious rites like marriage and traditional customs that are influenced by the Spanish who brought Catholicism to Colombia.
Sacred places for Catholics are Cathedrals and Basilicas and in Colombia many of these churches exist. The sacred churches are located all over Colombia. The most important sacred place for Catholics is the Vatican City where the Pope resides. The Vatican City is located in Rome, Italy. In the Vatican City many Basilicas and Papal Chapters are located such as the Sistine Chapel, Pauline Chapel, and Saint Peter’s Basilica (Basilicas and Papal Chapels). In Colombia there are 86 Cathedrals and 30 Basilicas (GCatholic, 2014). These churches are very important because they are places in which mass takes place and many other religious rites occur such as baptisms and first communions (U.S. Library of Congress). Some of the Cathedrals in Colombia include Catedral Primada Basilca de la Inmaculada Concepcion in Bogota, Basilica Iglesia Antigua de Santa Maria Catedral in Cartagena and Pro-Catedral de San Nicolas de Tolentino (GCatholic, 2014). These churches are very significant for Catholics in Colombia because many religious rites occur within them.
In Colombia connections between the government and the Catholic religion have existed. In Colombia “The Concordat of 1973 defined relations between the Colombian government and the Vatican. The concordat replaced the clause in the Constitution of 1886 that has established the Catholic Church as the official religion with one stating that “Roman Catholicism is the religion of the great majority of Colombians” (U.S. Library of Congress). This concordat changed other aspects of Colombia as well such as “the mission territories, education and marriage” (U.S. Library of Congress). This issued a transfer of power in a sense from the Catholic Church over to the Colombian government. This included “mission territories—lands with Indian populations—ceased to be enclaves where Catholic missionaries had greater jurisdiction… Second, the church surrendered its right to censor public university texts and enforce the use of Catholic catechism in public schools” (U.S. Library of Congress). Lastly “Colombians were allowed to contract civil marriages without abjuring the Catholic Church” (U.S. Library of Congress). The changing relationship between the Colombian government and the Catholic Church shows the significant influence that the Catholic Church had in Colombia and continues to have. The Catholic Church continues to have a significant influence on Colombia because of its “traditional position as a moral and social arbiter” (U.S. Library of Congress). Other religions in Colombia have not propagated as expansively as Catholicism. This can be attributed to past “restrictive immigration [policies that] kept most non-Catholics from entering the country” (U.S. Library of Congress). In recent times Colombia has allowed immigrants to come to the country and with this they have brought their religions which account for the other religions in the country. Nowadays the Colombian government “does not keep statistics on religious affiliation” and has mobilized the “constitution and other laws and policies [to] protect religious freedom” (U.S. Department of State, 2011). The Colombian constitution “states there is no official church or religion, but adds that the state “is not atheist or agnostic, nor indifferent to Colombians’ religious sentiment.” (U.S. Department of State, 2011). The Colombian government has opted to not have a religion but it also is not indifferent to the various religions within the country. The shift of power within Colombia between the Catholic Church and the government shows the collaboration they have had.
After investigating the role of religion in Colombia I found out that Catholicism plays a very significant role in the lives of Colombians. Colombia has experienced an increase of other religions due to immigration. I think it is fascinating that Colombian culture has maintained the religion that was imposed on them by the Spanish during colonization. I think the Spanish colonizers were so severe in imposing Catholicism that eventually the population assimilated into this religion and embedded it in their culture. I find it very interesting that Catholicism plays such a substantial role in Colombia and that such a large part of the population practices Catholicism in comparison to other religions. The relationship between Catholicism and the government was also very interesting because the Catholic Church has such strong influences in Colombia that the government had to step in and in a sense reclaim the authority the government should have. I think Catholicism plays a very significant role in the culture that has developed in Colombia and it is evident in the propagation of churches. I think it will be interesting to see if in the future Colombia will shift away from Catholicism and the other religions will propagate and encompass a larger percentage of the population.
Religion in Colombia has significantly influenced the social development and culture of the country. The Catholic Church influenced “different regions of the country and among them different social groups, but it was felt by everyone and was rarely questioned” (U.S. Library of Congress). This is seen within the country because “the rate of attendance at mass was high, particularly among women” and “church attendance also served traditionally to attest to a woman’s general virtue” (U.S. Library of Congress). For Colombians the “primary rites of the church [such] as baptism, first communion, marriage, and extreme unction marked the main turning points in the life cycle and identified him or her as a social being” (U.S. Library of Congress). Catholicism “was felt to be part of a person’s cultural heritage passed on like language and became an integral part of a person’s being” (U.S. Library of Congress). The culture within Colombia has been influenced significantly by the Catholic Church and “people in rural areas are said to be more devout than those in the cities… in the countryside, Catholic practices and beliefs have been combined with indigenous, African, and sixteenth century Spanish customs” (2014). Traditions have developed in Colombia through the Catholic Church one example is that “rural villages have a patron saint who is honored each year with a fiesta” (2014). These “Holy day celebrations, particularly the fiestas honoring a community's patron saint, were events of great significance, not only in the religious life of the people but also as elements of social cohesion that united members of the community in a common bond” (U.S. Library of Congress). Catholicism also led to the social development of marriages “most people, especially in urban centers, are married in the Catholic Church” (2014). In Colombia this religious rite has been used by “upper class people… to create powerful family unions. Church weddings are expensive and allow families to demonstrate their financial and social status” (2014). The Catholic Church in Colombia has led to social development and the culture that is expressed in Colombia through religious rites like marriage and traditional customs that are influenced by the Spanish who brought Catholicism to Colombia.
Sacred places for Catholics are Cathedrals and Basilicas and in Colombia many of these churches exist. The sacred churches are located all over Colombia. The most important sacred place for Catholics is the Vatican City where the Pope resides. The Vatican City is located in Rome, Italy. In the Vatican City many Basilicas and Papal Chapters are located such as the Sistine Chapel, Pauline Chapel, and Saint Peter’s Basilica (Basilicas and Papal Chapels). In Colombia there are 86 Cathedrals and 30 Basilicas (GCatholic, 2014). These churches are very important because they are places in which mass takes place and many other religious rites occur such as baptisms and first communions (U.S. Library of Congress). Some of the Cathedrals in Colombia include Catedral Primada Basilca de la Inmaculada Concepcion in Bogota, Basilica Iglesia Antigua de Santa Maria Catedral in Cartagena and Pro-Catedral de San Nicolas de Tolentino (GCatholic, 2014). These churches are very significant for Catholics in Colombia because many religious rites occur within them.
In Colombia connections between the government and the Catholic religion have existed. In Colombia “The Concordat of 1973 defined relations between the Colombian government and the Vatican. The concordat replaced the clause in the Constitution of 1886 that has established the Catholic Church as the official religion with one stating that “Roman Catholicism is the religion of the great majority of Colombians” (U.S. Library of Congress). This concordat changed other aspects of Colombia as well such as “the mission territories, education and marriage” (U.S. Library of Congress). This issued a transfer of power in a sense from the Catholic Church over to the Colombian government. This included “mission territories—lands with Indian populations—ceased to be enclaves where Catholic missionaries had greater jurisdiction… Second, the church surrendered its right to censor public university texts and enforce the use of Catholic catechism in public schools” (U.S. Library of Congress). Lastly “Colombians were allowed to contract civil marriages without abjuring the Catholic Church” (U.S. Library of Congress). The changing relationship between the Colombian government and the Catholic Church shows the significant influence that the Catholic Church had in Colombia and continues to have. The Catholic Church continues to have a significant influence on Colombia because of its “traditional position as a moral and social arbiter” (U.S. Library of Congress). Other religions in Colombia have not propagated as expansively as Catholicism. This can be attributed to past “restrictive immigration [policies that] kept most non-Catholics from entering the country” (U.S. Library of Congress). In recent times Colombia has allowed immigrants to come to the country and with this they have brought their religions which account for the other religions in the country. Nowadays the Colombian government “does not keep statistics on religious affiliation” and has mobilized the “constitution and other laws and policies [to] protect religious freedom” (U.S. Department of State, 2011). The Colombian constitution “states there is no official church or religion, but adds that the state “is not atheist or agnostic, nor indifferent to Colombians’ religious sentiment.” (U.S. Department of State, 2011). The Colombian government has opted to not have a religion but it also is not indifferent to the various religions within the country. The shift of power within Colombia between the Catholic Church and the government shows the collaboration they have had.
After investigating the role of religion in Colombia I found out that Catholicism plays a very significant role in the lives of Colombians. Colombia has experienced an increase of other religions due to immigration. I think it is fascinating that Colombian culture has maintained the religion that was imposed on them by the Spanish during colonization. I think the Spanish colonizers were so severe in imposing Catholicism that eventually the population assimilated into this religion and embedded it in their culture. I find it very interesting that Catholicism plays such a substantial role in Colombia and that such a large part of the population practices Catholicism in comparison to other religions. The relationship between Catholicism and the government was also very interesting because the Catholic Church has such strong influences in Colombia that the government had to step in and in a sense reclaim the authority the government should have. I think Catholicism plays a very significant role in the culture that has developed in Colombia and it is evident in the propagation of churches. I think it will be interesting to see if in the future Colombia will shift away from Catholicism and the other religions will propagate and encompass a larger percentage of the population.
References
Basilicas and Papal Chapels. Retrieved from http://w2.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html
CIA. The World Factbook. South America:: Colombia. Retrieved from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/co.html
Embassy of Colombia. (2012). Colonial Colombia. Retrieved from http://www.colombiaemb.org/node/1331
GCatholic. (2014). Cathedrals Colombia. Retrieved from http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/data/cathCO.htm
Studylands. (2014).Religious beliefs in Colombia. Retrieved from http://www.studylands.com/guide/CO-religion.htm
U.S. Department of State. (2011). Colombia. Retrieved from http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/193173.pdf
U.S. Library of Congress. Religion. Retrieved from http://countrystudies.us/colombia/51.htm
U.S. Library of Congress. The Church in Society. Retrieved from http://countrystudies.us/colombia/52.htm
(2014) Colombia. Retrieved from http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Colombia.html
CIA. The World Factbook. South America:: Colombia. Retrieved from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/co.html
Embassy of Colombia. (2012). Colonial Colombia. Retrieved from http://www.colombiaemb.org/node/1331
GCatholic. (2014). Cathedrals Colombia. Retrieved from http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/data/cathCO.htm
Studylands. (2014).Religious beliefs in Colombia. Retrieved from http://www.studylands.com/guide/CO-religion.htm
U.S. Department of State. (2011). Colombia. Retrieved from http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/193173.pdf
U.S. Library of Congress. Religion. Retrieved from http://countrystudies.us/colombia/51.htm
U.S. Library of Congress. The Church in Society. Retrieved from http://countrystudies.us/colombia/52.htm
(2014) Colombia. Retrieved from http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Colombia.html
RELIGIONS in Colombia
This map illustrates the religions in Colombia. It shows that the religion in Colombia is predominately Roman Catholic and also shows that Indigenous beliefs are prevalent in Colombia. This map reiterates the idea that a majority of the population in Colombia is Catholic.
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This map shows all the Cathedrals in Colombia. Many of them are near the capital of Bogota. It is interesting to compare this map to the map above it because the region in the map above shows that where the Indigenous beliefs are prevalent are where there are less Catholic Churches.
Retrieved from http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/data/cathCO.htm
Retrieved from http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/data/cathCO.htm
This image depicts a Cathedral in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Many people are gathered near the church because it is a very important place within the community.
Retrieved from http://www.colombiainfo.org/Fotobook/tabid/224/Article/279/language/en-US/Bucaramanga-City.aspx
Retrieved from http://www.colombiainfo.org/Fotobook/tabid/224/Article/279/language/en-US/Bucaramanga-City.aspx
This image depicts a Cathedral at night in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The Cathedral is illuminated at night and many people gather around it.
Retrieved from http://www.colombiainfo.org/Fotobook/tabid/224/Article/43/language/en-US/Cartagena-City.aspx
Retrieved from http://www.colombiainfo.org/Fotobook/tabid/224/Article/43/language/en-US/Cartagena-City.aspx
This Cathedral is in Bogota, Colombia where Catholicism was first introduced by the Spanish. This Cathedral is La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion.
Retrieved from http://www.catedralescatolicas.com/?tag=catedral-basilica-metropolitana-de-la-inmaculada-concepcion
Retrieved from http://www.catedralescatolicas.com/?tag=catedral-basilica-metropolitana-de-la-inmaculada-concepcion
This image depicts the interior of the Catedral de San Nicolas de Tolentino. This is where mass takes place and it depicts the Saints that Catholics have fiestas for in their honor. This cathedral is in Barranquilla, Colombia.
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This cathedral is in Barranquilla, Colombia. This is the Catedral de San Nicolas de Tolentino.
Retrieved from http://barranquillabicentenario.blogspot.com/2012_06_01_archive.html
Retrieved from http://barranquillabicentenario.blogspot.com/2012_06_01_archive.html
Food in Colombia
Colombians eat a wide variety of foods because the country itself has so many climates, landscapes and cultures. This gives way to Colombia having a very vast cuisine. The distinct regions in Colombia also give way to the very diverse dishes eaten throughout Colombia. The article Typical Colombian Food gives details on the diets of Colombians it states that food varies throughout regions and in some regions you can find people who eat ants and other people who eat guinea pigs. Colombians consume a lot of meat which includes fish, lobster and seafood. Colombia has great climate and this influences the large array of fruit in the country. In Colombia breakfast is very important and it typically consists of coffee, fruit, eggs and bread. Lunch is often served at 12 and this is more prevalent in the countryside. Lunch is a substantial meal that includes soup, a main dish, a drink and dessert. Lunch is a bigger meal than dinner in Colombia. Colombia has a wide variety of foods that grow there because of the varied climate and landscape. This results in Colombia exporting foods to other countries. One of Colombia’s top exports is coffee as well as corn, sugarcane, cocoa beans, vegetables and shrimp. Colombia has such a variety of food that one dish does not exemplify the diversity present in Colombian cuisine.
Retrieved from http://www.southamerica.cl/Colombia/Food.htm
Retrieved from http://www.southamerica.cl/Colombia/Food.htm
This dish exemplifies that Colombians eat a lot of meat this dish contains ground beef, egg, arepa, chorizo, avocado, rice, red beans, chicharron, fried plantains and morcilla (blood saugage).
Retrieved from
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/20/colombian-food-cuisine-dishes_n_5596298.html
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/20/colombian-food-cuisine-dishes_n_5596298.html
This dish would be served near the Coast of Colombia because fish are plentiful and a large part of Colombian's diet. This dish is a fried mojarra with coconut rice and patacones (fried green plantains).
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POpular Recipe - Arepas Con Pollo Adobado
Arepas are “corn cakes” and they are a staple in Colombia. Arepas are very versatile they go with anything. Arepas come in different varieties and sizes. Near Antioquia you find a small white arepa as a side and in Boyaca they have larger arepas filled with butter and they are made with cheese. Arepas are also made in Venezuela so this indicates that a diffusion of culture and recipes occurred in these two neighboring countries.
Recipe- Arepas con Pollo Adobado (Arepas with Seasoned Chicken)
For the Arepas
For the Chicken Filling
Directions
Step 1
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Recipe- Arepas con Pollo Adobado (Arepas with Seasoned Chicken)
For the Arepas
- 2 cups of corn flour or Masarepa
- 2 cups of warm water
- 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese
For the Chicken Filling
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 4 ounces of diced onion
- 1 1/2 cups of cooked shredded chicken
- 2 teaspoons of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 dash of oregano
- Salt to taste
- Cilantro is optional
Directions
Step 1
- To make the arepas mix together corn flour, water and ricotta cheese. Stir well, and then knead a bit with your hands to form a cohesive dough.
- Step 2
- Heat a griddle over medium heat on the stove. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions, and then pat into thick, round cakes. Place the cakes on the griddle, and cook on each side for about 7 minutes, until they are golden and crisp on the outer surface. Remove from the griddle and store in a clean towel to keep warm.
- Step 3
- In a 9-inch skillet, heat the vegetable oil and add the diced onions. Sauté the onions briefly until they are translucent, about 1 minute, then add the remaining ingredients, up to and including salt. Stir to combine well, heating the chicken thoroughly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Step 4
- Carefully split the arepa using a sharp knife. Fill with the warm chicken and garnish with chopped cilantro.
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