Columbian people generally speak Spanish is a dominant language in Columbia. All Columbians take pride in there language they speak. Men commonly shake hands with guests and the women sometimes shake hands but usually they grasp each others right forearm. They often kiss one another ion the cheek and the men hug their close relatives when they come over. when Columbians leave it is essential to them to say good by to every one before they leave the group.

Columbia doesn't have a very big variety of religions. 95% of all Columbians are Catholics. Only 5% of the people have a different culture. In Columbia they have a tribe who practices a religion called the kagua tribal religion. Did you know that12 out of 18 holidays are religious holidays? In Columbia when people have their first communion  it is very important to them. The most important building in a town in Columbia is the Catholic Church. Did you know that a Church called Zippaquarda is located inside a old salt mine. 

Columbia is a Democratic Republic. The president is elected by direct vote for a four year term and cannot serve for more than one succession at a time. The Chief legislative executive has the power to prove or veto a legislation. The elected president acts as the commander in chief and directs internal affairs. The legislative branch. The legislative branch is known as the National Congress, it is a bicameral congress composed of the chamber of representatives. currently in Columbia there are one hundred and two senators and one hundred and sixty one representatives. The Judiciary. Justices are nominated by the president and elected by the congress. In Columbia the basic law is in the constitution of 1886. Columbia's is divided into twenty three different departments.

Bullfighting

cockfighting

Columbia’s Entertainment is a little similar to ours. They play a lot of table tennis. Water sports are really popular. They also like fishing (water sport). They do a very dangerous sport called bullfighting. People in Columbia climb mountains witch is popular. Cockfighting is when 2 chickens fight to the death, they cockfight in Columbia. Tejo is a traditional Columbian game, it is kind of like a game of horse shoes. Another sort-of game is when you get these types of pipes. The types of  pipes are loaded with gun powder. Then You try to throw rocks and make them explode.  

A few important holidays in Columbia are I dependence day on July 20th, the battle of Boyaca that is on August 7th. One more important holiday is the Independence of Cartagena.

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Ruanah

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Columbian people where poncho, Ruana and Beyaton. Ruana is the most commonly worn garment out of these  three. Among the poor they are used as blanket, Ruanas made of wool are water proof because natural oils are left in the material. Something worn by the woman are called panolon. They resemble the Ruana except they are worn by the woman not the men.