During the celebration, traditional music is heard; dances, customs, and handicrafts are exhibited; games and forums are presented; and traditional food is prepared. All of these activities celebrate the indigenous group and help teach younger generations about the customs of the Wayuu.
Paragraph: Cultura: la frontera entre Colombia y Venezuela Borders are an important part of our lives as global citizens. These geographical boundaries help define who we are (and who we are not) in many different ways: politically, socially, culturally, etc. Sometimes, borders are established formally by governments and leaders, but, many times, these borders are created informally through interactions among groups of people.
In this lesson, we will look at the "border," or frontera, between the countries of Colombia and Venezuela. This is a formal border established by political entities to divide the two countries, and it is the most active border in South America. The cities of San Cristóbal in Venezuela and Cúcuta in Colombia, separated by only 34 kilometers (21 miles), play an important role in the border activity between the two countries.
Like many borders, there exists a "free zone" between the two countries where goods may be landed, handled, manufactured or reconfigured, and re-exported without the intervention of customs authorities. This free zone is one of the most active in Latin America due in part to the well-developed infrastructure in the area. As a result, employment rates in Cúcuta and San Cristóbal are the highest in both countries.
