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Today Colombia is Passion announced the schedule for the “Discover Colombia Through Its Heart” exhibit. The event includes photo opportunities with the real Juan Valdez, free Colombian coffee, free bouquets of Colombian flowers, and two free concerts featuring popular local Colombian musicians. The free tours of the exhibit allow individuals to enjoy a small piece of Colombia - it’s music, people, cities, opportunities, culture and much more.
The first stop of the international exhibit will include 47 larger than life sculptures – seven interactive 13-foot heart sculptures displayed in Washington’s Union Station, and 40 eight-foot heart sculptures which will appear along Pennsylvania Avenue, the National Mall, and the streets of Washington, D.C. Each one of the smaller hearts is artistically painted to highlight an unknown aspect of Colombia. Each of the larger hearts will spotlight a different facet of Colombia – from its culture, music and talented artists, to the nation’s beautiful landscape, cities, flora and fauna.
The exhibition and events will be free and open to the public and press. See Map
Discover Colombia Through Its Heart Main Exhibit
When: September 5th -15th
Where: Union Station & 40 locations around Washington, D.C.
Details: Experience Colombia at Union Station by exploring seven interactive, 13-foot heart sculptures, each
spotlighting a different facet of the country. Get to know Colombia by discovering forty additional 8-foot
hearts all around Washington D.C.
Free Juan Valdez Coffee
When: September 5th – 15th, all day
Where: Union Station, Main Hall
Details: Stop by and grab a cup of Colombian coffee at the Hospitality Heart
in Union Station.
Colombian Salsa Music and Dancing with Verny Varela & his Orchestra
When: Sunday, September 6th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Lincoln Memorial Steps
Details: Latin Grammy nominee Verny Varela & his Orchestra will perform a free concert.
Colombian Flower Giveaway
When: Tuesday, September 8th, all day
Where: Union Station & locations around Washington, D.C.
Details: 25,000 Colombian flowers will be given out in bouquets. Colombia supplies more than 75 percent of all
cut flowers imported into the United States.
Colombian Community Day
When: Saturday, September 12th, 11 am – 3 pm, with a 12 noon presentation of the Colombia Nos Une Award
Where: Union Station, Main Hall
Details: Listen to traditional Colombian music performed by Colombia Tropical. Presentation of the “Colombian
Footprint in the World” community service award. Award recipients to be announced.
Meet Juan Valdez
When: September 14th & 15th, 12 Noon – 3 pm, 4 pm – 7 pm
Where: Union Station, Main Hall
Details: Juan Valdez will be on hand for photos at the main exhibit in Union Station.
Note to Media: Media interested in covering the exhibit or the events should notify Gretchen Hamel with Colombia is Passion at
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or 202.403.4354. Union Station filming will require the submission of a form. This form can be sent to each outlet upon request.
Background
The Colombia is Passion campaign was developed to promote the country abroad and encourage business investment, tourism and enhanced cultural relations with nations around the world. The logo of the campaign is a heart, which symbolizes the passion of the Colombian people – the driving force that guides their creativity, determination, warmth and kindness.
Map of the Exhibit
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