My madrina (godmother) taught me how to dance currulao on the Pacific coast. It is a slow, sensual, heavy dance of the ancestors. The drum sounds like a heartbeat. She told me, "The Spanish took our gold. They took our land. But they could not take the rhythm out of our hips. Never forget that."
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Christmas was a special time in our household. We'd decorate our home with colorful lights, flowers, and a giant nativity scene. My siblings and I would help my mom prepare traditional Colombian dishes like lechona (roasted pork stuffed with rice, peas, and spices) and natilla (a creamy dessert made with milk, sugar, and cinnamon). On Christmas Eve, we'd attend midnight mass, followed by a festive dinner with our extended family. My madrina (godmother) taught me how to dance
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Growing up as a girl in Colombia is a sensory-rich journey where the boundaries between home, family, and celebration are beautifully blurred. It is a childhood built on the pillars of respeto (respect), educación (education), and an unshakable cohesión familiar (family cohesion). The Rhythm of the Home She told me, "The Spanish took our gold
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