Colombia has several folkloric/traditional music styles/dances. One of the most popular is the Cumbia. Cumbia have spread to other countries. When danced in shows for the public the dancers wear clothing that were used in old times: Men would wear white pants and shirts, a hat (usually the style that used to be hand made), a large colorful handkerchief, handmade style sandals, and a machete (a large knife used to cut plants). Women would wear colorful long skirts (often black with decorations and folds), a white short sleeved shirt with layers of wavy lines of fabric, the hair is put back, not loose, and they also wear sandals. They will follow the music that often has sounds from a flute and drums. The might carry a candle as part of the dance (most often if it is indoors and it is dark). The dance is performed everywhere in Colombia and it is often played in night clubs for older people. The significance is basically related to tradition and the beauty of the sounds. It should not......

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Title: Colombian Folkore Dance
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