Cartagena dresses in the blue of the flag

From Saturday, July 21 to July 27, the heroic city of Colombia is adorned with international naval events, thanks to the projection of the Colombian Navy, which leads four of the most important maritime activities of Colombia. this 2018, in the country.

To start, tomorrow all of Colombia will have the opportunity to enjoy the arrival of the most impressive sailing ships in the world in Cartagena Bay, which participate in the regatta Velas Latinoamérica, which incorporates the countries and ports of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the United States, Honduras, Mexico, Portugal and Peru. The experiences to be known and the cultures to exchange are the most valuable reasons to go enjoy the majesty that will have the SAIL "Cartagena de Indias 2018".

The Sociedad Portuaria, the wharf of La Bodeguita and Edurbe, will open its doors to Whoever wants to visit the sailboats and ships participating in the SAIL, enter for free and share a magical experience of cultural exchange .

On the other hand, from July 23 to July 26, the Colombian Navy will receive one of the commanders of the marinas of America, who will participate in the Inter-American Naval Conference -CNI 2018, at the facilities of the Convention Center of Cartagena de Indias. They will have the opportunity to highlight the progress of US naval issues at the strategic and operational level, in order to update and integrate efforts to enhance maritime security and sovereignty of the continent and prepare for these naval forces in the attention and prevention of risks and natural disasters.

Similarly, the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ship ARC "Gloria" will be another event that will fill the city of Cartagena de Indias with pride, since our culture and Colombian traditions have been brought to the whole world, thanks to the miles traveled for half a century by sailors who bravely handled this flagship sailboat of the Colombian Navy and international reference of naval discipline and honor

. Anniversary number 195 of the Navy, will be celebrated on July 24, the date on which the naval battle of La Go Maracaibo, in which Colombia has sealed its independence, thanks to the brave seafarers, led by the Admiral José Padilla López, maximum naval hero of our country.