Feria de Cali & Feria de Manizales

pilotguy says on Sep 19, 2008, 06:39:

Lived her (manizales) for almost 3 years. It is fun, great. Must do a few things to be careful here in Manizales and probably same in other Feria's. Pickpockets and criminals travel to ferias in "busloads". I have lost my cell phone and 200K pesos. Do not drive your car during feria, no cell or secure inside your pocket, be careful in crowds for pickpockets, they are pro's. Otherwise, it is fun. Whole city shuts down. Come and visit. You are welcome. Joe

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Gator says on Sep 19, 2008, 06:44:

Cali, especially if you are into music.

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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mangomira says on Sep 19, 2008, 08:19:

Thanks pilotguy. I know exactly what you mean about the pickpockets during the festivals and will certainly follow your advices. Btw, do you still live in Manizales?

Yes Gator, I am very much into music!!

Anybody knows where could I get the program for these festivals?

And do you think it is advisable to book the accommodation well in advance? From my experience in Brazil, you have to do this during the festivals (as Carnival, the New Years Eve celebrations...) and the prices of the accommodation are at least double or most probably even higher.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Sep 19, 2008, 08:26:

http://www.genteelite.com/eventos/50-feria-cali-2008-programacion.php

If you're planning to visit Feria de Cali book your flights and hotels well in advance.

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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mangomira says on Sep 19, 2008, 08:44:

very helpful, thanks Desideria!

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Sep 19, 2008, 08:52:

I think the program might be from 2007. I don't think the program for 2008 is out yet. You get a picture anyway what happens in Cali during your typical feria. There may not be a horse parade "silllycones on horseback" this year, though, there has been too much drunken animal abuse generating aversion and protests. Check with http://www.caliescali.com/html/sitio/index.php when the pages stops blinking and flashing there's usually some good info there about the "rumba" in Cali

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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mangomira says on Sep 19, 2008, 09:06:

Oh, I read about a horse parade and the protests against them. I'm going to check the link now.

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omargue says on Sep 19, 2008, 09:16:

feria de cali is great, lots of parties and good concerts......if you like to dance salsa its even better.....last year they cancelled the cabalgata because of the violence and dangers but who knows, they say the same every year but last year was the 1st time they ´canceled´ it. there was one in yumbo but not the same nor many people didnt go i heard...

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ian2008 says on Sep 19, 2008, 13:57:

be careful of this one...
happened(or nearly,as i caughtthem and screamed and pushed them away,even though i was affectedby aguardiente...;))in themiddle of 70 during the feria de las flores..

hey hey amigo photo phot photo...

so you lineup for a photo,and pose,whilst thier mates are at the back going through any bags or in this case my girlfriends handbag.
luckily i was slow to pose and found the little fuckers before they could get to the purse or camera...

keep your shit in view!

enjoy,colombians are partyanimals!!!

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adidas6953 says on Sep 19, 2008, 19:44:

Feria de Cali definitly...been there the past 2 years and desperately trying to get back this year.

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goin_south says on Sep 20, 2008, 06:51:

yo tambien; I wonder (better look today) what airfare is looking like these days... almost scared to look

Why Not Colombia?..........Stay Tuned, for more.... utterly worthless, self-indulgent gobbets of nonsense.

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