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The Festival de la Cosecha Llanera is one of the most important traditions in my hometown, Granada, Meta. This celebration takes place every August to honor the men and women of the countryside for their effort, sacrifice, and contribution to the region. It is a moment that connects me with my roots and makes me proud of my cultural identity.

During the festival, many activities are organized, A horse parade is held through the main streets of the town, Craft fairs are presented with products and traditional food, Sports competitions such as motocross and campercross are organized to entertain the community. The agricultural floats parade is considered the most attractive part of the celebration.

In the past, when I first attended the festival, I was impressed by the creativity of the farmers. Beautiful floats were decorated with fruits, grains, and vegetables from the harvest, the traditional dances were performed in the main square, llanero songs were sung by local musicians. The hard work of the countryside was recognized by the entire community.

This tradition connects me with the values of unity, gratitude, and respect for nature. Through it, my llanero identity is strengthened, and an intercultural message is learned: agriculture, art, and community are celebrated beyond borders.

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San Juan and San Pedro holidays in Tolima

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San Juan and San Pedro holidays in Tolima

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During the San Juan and San Pedro festivities in Tolima, the streets are filled with music, gastronomy, and rich tradition for several days. Parades are held in commemoration of San Juan and San Pedro, and participation is made possible in artisanal exhibitions, cavalcades, parades, and regional dance gatherings. The pageants are considered the main events of these festivals. Furthermore, people are always left amazed by the beautiful performances presented by the police and army parades.

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Holy Week has always been a very special time for me, as it allows us to gather as a family every year at my grandmother's farm in Villavicencio, which is our base for traveling to church. Of course, it also allows us to unite in prayer and in grace with God. In terms of celebrations, the bread is always baked by my grandmother, the fish is fried by my mother, and the traditional drinks are always made by my grandfather. The processions and psalm readings during Holy Week are read by all my cousins, including myself, who always help out in the church and on the farm.

We always do different activities, but there was one in particular that made me connect with my cultural identity this year. Jesus was represented by me during the Stations of the Cross. The scourging was given to me, and I could feel a bit of the pain Jesus felt. This allowed me to reflect on the value of things, that many complaints were made by everyone and by me, but that in reality we are fortunate. This also allowed me to be welcomed by more people who weren't liked by me, and many more members of my family were impressed by my change of perspective thanks to Holy Week and traditional family unity.

For this narrative, AI tools helped me with the images, those were generated with Gemini, and my text was revised with the help of ChatGPT, who also supported me with the phrases and the structure of passive voice.

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We are students at the Santo Tomas university, we are doing the fourth semester of the Bachelor's degree in foreign languages ​​- English.

We are studying as teachers to expand our knowledge and share meaningful learning with different people from a vocation for teaching the English language.

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From June 15th to 30th, Ibague was turned into a setting of streets filled with color and flavor. The joy and diversity of the people of Tolima were represented through this transformation.

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This celebration has helped me identify as a multicultural person who understands, appreciates, and enjoys the diversity of people, and who understands the meaning of unity, community, and commitment. It has fostered within me a cheerful, smiling, dancing, and happy spirit, one that loves and takes pride in its roots.

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On the other hand, the police and military perform their parades in an impeccable and amazing way, which makes us proud that they take the time to participate in these celebrations. Furthermore, the traditional food includes tamal, lechona, envueltos, and Masato.

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That's wonderful! Learning a new language is truly one of the best ways to open new doors and enrich your life.

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For me, Christmas has always been one of the most meaningful traditions in Colombia. Since I was little, I grew up with La Novena de Aguinaldos, a family and religious celebration that unites everyone. This tradition is celebrated every year in almost every Colombian home. Prayers are read during nine nights, and typical food such as buñuelos and natilla is prepared with love and shared with neighbors and relatives.

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When I was a child, the novenas were held in my grandmother’s house. Songs were sung by the children while the adults cooked. Gifts were exchanged on Christmas Eve, and happiness was spread across the whole family. Those moments are still in my heart because they taught me the value of unity, respect, and joy.

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This tradition is very special to me because it connects me with my cultural identity. At the same time, it shows an intercultural aspect: Christmas is celebrated in many countries, but each culture has its own way of living it.

For this work, AI tools helped me a lot. The images were generated with Gemini, and my text was revised with the help of ChatGPT, who also supported me with the phrases and the main ideas.