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The very first Pop Up Colombia will be brightening up Kings Road at the beginning of next month, giving locals and visitors a taste of the country, its food, music, fashion and much more!<\/p>\n

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During the five-day pop-up shop, a wide variety of Colombian designers, artists and entrepreneurs will be showcasing and selling their products – including fashion, accessories, jewellery, lighting and furniture.<\/p>\n

In particular, Amaranta Creative<\/a>, the first UK hub for female Colombian artistic talent, has collaborated with four handpicked entrepreneurs – womenswear designer Juliana Correa, artist Veronica Arcila, online eco-boutique owner Claudia Suarez and lighting designer Alejandra Ospina.<\/p>\n

Mini workshops will also take place, giving you a taste of Colombian literature, music, film-making, photography and food, with Spanish language classes for children also taking place.<\/p>\n

On Thursday 5th December, Colombian author Oscar\u00a0Guardiola River will be hosting an exclusive reading of his acclaimed new book\u00a0Story of a Death Foretold –\u00a0<\/em>described by the Independent as “an ambitious book with an ambitious agenda, both of which should be applauded” – followed by a book signing.<\/p>\n

On Saturday 7th December, there will be a free 100% Colombian coffee tasting with\u00a0Juan Valdez, in collaboration with\u00a0Shelton\u2019s Coffee.<\/p>\n

Colombia’s traditional Christmas tradition, Dia de las Velitas (Day of the Little Candles), will also be celebrated on 7th December. Come and light a candle to celebrate the start of the festive month, and to promote positive energy for the new year ahead. Carajillo cocktails – made of\u00a0coffee, aguardiente, rum and cinnamon –\u00a0will be served on that evening in celebration of the\u00a0Dia de las Velitas.<\/p>\n

Pop Up Colombia is being supported by Proexport Colombia, the Colombian government agency for the promotion of tourism, trade and investment.<\/p>\n

Shop doors open at 10am daily; for more details on Pop Up Colombia, please see\u00a0popupcolombia.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Come down to this Kings Road this December to discover the hidden gems of Colombia!<\/p>\n

Pop Up Colombia<\/span>
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\n<\/strong>632 Kings Road
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