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During Holy Week in San Gil, Santander, the Colombian, Andean and Sacred Music Festival (Festival de Música Colombiana, Andina y Sacra) takes place, an event born in 1998 that aims to highlight the richness of the Colombian sacred repertoire, which is part of the country's cultural heritage.
During the festival, various activities such as concerts, workshops and conferences are held in settings such as auditoriums, parks and temples.
The programming is led by musicians and folk groups from all over the country. Performances cover a variety of styles, from hall and bambuco to gospel music and works from the Central European musical tradition, offering a space for the interpretation and dissemination of these musical traditions.
The festival also invites the participation of local groups, giving new talents the opportunity to show their art. During the festival, workshops on vocal technique and for instrumentalists are held, adding a training and pedagogical element to the concerts.
The Colombian, Andean and Sacred Music Festival (Festival de Música Colombiana, Andina y Sacra) not only promotes music and culture, but also encourages tourism in San Gil, making it a meeting point for lovers of Colombian music and Andean tradition.
