This is the quintessential Colombian folk dance, are expressed in the customs and characteristics of the population began to dance before and during the colonial era. It has variations according to the zones and regions in which the dance is also common in other countries like Panama, but this dance represents Colombia internationally, which is why it is identified with it.
The dance itself is a hybrid, has different contributions from different races who created it, like Indians, blacks, but also Europeans.
When visiting any city in Colombia, cumbia be present in most of the shows to which you attend, you can also see couples dancing in the streets and restaurants, spread its exotic and distinctive rhythm. This dance is in itself a tourist attraction, as visitors are interested in knowing what are the characteristics of this dance, what is its history and what its foundation.
