CLICK on the image to ENLARGE Carmenza Bruff, president, Colombian Cultural Committee; Her Excellence, Bibiana Gomez Jaramillo, Colombia’s General Consul in Boston; Lina Maria Dziechowski, Miss Colombia and María Villalba, the daughter of Consul Gomez Jaramillo, during the celebration of the Cartagena Nights.

The event was held at the Sons of Italy on Marston Street, on Saturday, on December 2nd, 2006, where more than 50 guests enjoyed Colombian food and music. Edgar Loiza was the MC while the guest of honor, Her Excellence, Bibiana Gomez Jaramillo, Colombia’s General Consul in Boston was presented with a certificate of appreciation for her support to the Colombian Cultural Committee.

According to Carmenza Bruff, president of the Colombian Cultural Committee, all proceeds from the sale of food and raffles were toward a scholarship for a low income Latino youth.

Founded in 1533 with shaded plazas and narrow cobblestone streets, Cartagena is one of the most picturesque cities in Latin America. It points of interests include walls and fortifications from colonial times, a 16th century cathedral, and the University of Cartagena.

Every year, and during the month of November, Cartagena becomes the country’s center of attention. The city erupts into a big celebration, while beautiful señoritas compete for the title of Miss Colombia, which later will represent the country in the Miss Universe pageant. No less important is the Cartagena’s International Film and T.V. Festival, the oldest in Latin America, held during the month of March.