What is Afro-Colombian Day?

Annually, every May 21 the Afro-Colombian Day is celebrated in our country; celebration that seeks to rescue, make visible and dignify their struggles, their history, their culture, their contributions to national development and their traditions of the black population in Colombia.

Afro-Colombian Day is one of the most important dates for the Afro population in our country and for the whole country in general, since the history of Colombia and it is also black, is Africa. Keep reading and discover how Afro-Colombian Day was born in our country.

Origin of Afro-Colombian Day

Afro-Colombian Day was officially decreed by the Congress of the Republic in 2001, to be celebrated every May 21 . This anniversary was established on that date because on May 21, 1851, President José Hilario López signed the decree that abolished slavery in Colombia.

In addition to this day, Congress agreed that throughout the month of May it be known as the month of Afro-Colombian Heritage of the black, Raizal and Palenquera communities of our country.

Thus, Afro-Colombian Day has become an opportunity to promote equality and celebrate the richness of the entire Afro-Colombian culture; This date is an invitation to be proud of the African heritage that all Colombians carry in our blood. The heritage of culture, flavor, color and tradition.