January 5, 2007
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- Works to remodeling the important Medellin Avenue "Calle 10" (10th Street) in the southern El Poblado District will start next January 9.
- Jamboree hold in Antioquia: In Guatapé, a town 3 hours far from Medellín to the East, 1500 boy scouts gathered to celebrate the 150 Anniversary of the birth of Lord Robert Stephenson Smith Baden Powel. The event that is taking place this week, got the visit of Mrs. Patricia Restrepo Montoya, Governor of Antioquia. See Scouting in Antioquia.
- Two siames baby girls who were born in the Hospital Universitario San Jorge in Pereira, belonging to a family of poor conditions, got the attention of the local newspaper Diaro del Otún. The newspaper opened an account to collect support for this case that moved the heart of the public opinion in the region. Donations to BBVA 34210003293-2. More about this news here.
- Manizales is ready to celebrate one of the most beautiful Carnivals of Colombia: Las Ferias de Manizales, a Fiesta Brava with Toros and traditional manifestations.
- Riosucio, a town three hours far from Manizales, is also the seat of an unique Feast: The Carnival of Riosucio celebrated every two years.
