Colombia
The worth of Words
The worth of Words
Short expressions of popular wisdom are true golden heritage. The Polish language is full of terms, expressions and proverbs related to the most precious of metals which reflect the sparkle of this nation’s culture.
Precious Seed
Precious Seed
As climate crisis and worldwide conflicts place the food system at risk, seed banks safeguard biodiversity and are true guardians of national heritages. Portugal, Colombia and Poland are doing their part for the sake of future generations.
Taste of Go(o)dness
Taste of Go(o)dness
“Subtle and gentle in the midst of fast food culture or more globalized food”. That is how food editor and critic Juliana Duque describes the twists and tales of Colombian cuisine.
Going once, going twice, sold!
Going once, going twice, sold!
Auctions are nothing new – even if they never lost the wow factor – and somehow they affect our daily lives on many levels: whenever we turn our lights on, query Google or stream a video, an auction is happening behind the scenes.
Colombian families find “their best ally” in Ara
Colombian families find “their best ally” in Ara
Facing difficult urban mobility and high levels of poverty in Colombia, which worsened in 2022, Ara’s three main pillars are price, proximity and assortment. Struggling with hard times, Colombian families find their best ally to put food on the table in Ara.
Message in a Poster
Message in a Poster
Regarded as one of the Colombia’s most important conceptualists, Antonio Caro used unconventional forms of art to encourage sociopolitical and cultural reflection. His most famous work (now considered a classic), is the “Colombia” series, a protest against rampant consumerism and globalisation.
Antonio Fuentes, the Promoter of Colombian Tropical Music
Antonio Fuentes, the Promoter of Colombian Tropical Music
The history of tropical music in Colombia goes hand in hand with the powerhouse record company Discos Fuentes’, established in 1934 by Antonio Fuentes. Historian Carlos Alfonso Días Martínez evokes the life of this legacy.
Misión Nutrición
Misión Nutrición
Malnutrition is one of Colombia’s most serious public health challenges. Spearheaded by Ara, the Misión Nutrición programme emerged with the aim to contribute to a better nourished country. Andrea Jimeno, Corporate Communications Director at Ara, tells how the project is changing that reality.
Walls of Freedom
Walls of Freedom
Known on the street art scene as Ledania, Diana Ordoñez is one of the most influential Colombian visual artists worldwide. After being challenged to paint several murals on the walls of Ara stores, she brings her fantastical world to the cover of Feed.
Lucky New Year
Lucky New Year
This holiday season is full of superstitions. Let’s see some known ones in Portugal, Poland and Colombia.
When Wills Meet
When Wills Meet
Colombia’s peace agreement earned global applause and a Nobel Peace Prize for the then president, Juan Manuel Santos. A third of the way into the deal’s 15-year time frame, María Ángela Holguín, former government minister of Foreign Affairs, reflects upon its progress.