The Barranquilla Carnival is in full swing, and one of the highlights this year is the open-air artwork exhibition titled "Río de Tradiciones" at the Gran Malecón. teleSUR
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00:00The carnival in the Colombian city of Barranquilla continues with the installation of eight majestic
00:16macro figures inspired by the dances, characters and musical rhythms and historical landmarks of
00:22the festivities. The figures are placed along the iconic Magdalena Rivas Great Malecon,
00:28becoming the largest open-air exhibition of the carnival. The artwork offers an enjoyable
00:34outdoors aesthetic experience to the foreign tourists and local residents alike. The artistic
00:40event, called River of Traditions, is financed by eight Colombian institutions
00:45and companies and treasures the knowledge of local artists, masters and artisans.