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Cartagena is probably the most famous city of Colombia around the world. Its
beaches, the old city, its castle and all the mystic environments of the streets of
Cartagena makes this place magic.
Nowadays Cartagena receives the majority of the tourists that visit Colombia
and especially in November is the center of attention because the National
beauty contest takes place, usually in the fanciest hotel of the city. But a big
question surrounds my head- Do the people know how important this city was
for the Colombian people and our freedom?
Well I think with all these activities the people can forget the independence of
this city and the important historical events that took place in Cartagena long
ago.
The independence of Cartagena was a process that lasted around 10 years and was declared in November 11th 1811 where the
declaration of independence as the province of Cartagena was signed, making Cartagena the first Colombian city to be free from the
Spanish kingdom and the second city of South America after Caracas in Venezuela.
As we can see, all the important places in Cartagena remain the same as the colonial period to tell the people how strong and old this
city is.
Cartagena, a magical place, the city with the most relevant history in Colombia is full of contrasts. Social issues like prostitution or
insecurity, sexual tourism and other important problems are happening and the government is responsible for the future of this
beautiful city.
As a Colombian I appreciate the beauty of Cartagena, the music festival, and all the events that enrich our culture. But please do not
forget the problems and the help that people in Cartagena need.
Rafael Ferreira
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Why Struggle, (poem)
You dont have to do anything. On the contrary, Ive got to do it. We have to think
that we live for nothing, or that we die for something.
There are people that prefer to do peace because they cant do anything else. This
isnt everything: friends, family, love, sex, fame, fortune, money; this doesnt make you
a better or worse person, there is something more than any of these, and there are a
lot of people who pretend to be changing their minds, not knowing that were
warriors. So, we are what we are, we cant refuse where we come from. Maybe we
cant win all the battles, but if we die we will do it with honor and glory.
Id rather die, than living a whole life on my knees. I still dont know what happened
but everything turned out wrong. Nothing becomes true if you dont believe what you
are, and when you have doubts everythings over. Sometimes we have to feel afraid,
we are humans after all; when people forget your name, just a few will be by your
side. Pride and honor will always be with you.
Finally, everythings collapsing in front of our eyes. Were still hiding under a
blanket of deceit. Every morning we forget the bloodshed we face, and we pretend to
have a worthy life, where our freedom has a prize, blinded by ignorance, main
predator of our infertile minds. Were dragging ourselves to a beginning with no end,
the world will still be turning and with it a lifes opportunity.
By Miguel Angel Perez Martinez
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Merry Christmas
The CIMI
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