Alrededores de Bogotá

Abstract

The image contains a news story about a series of events and situations in Bogotá in 1836. It is mentioned that gambling was not a popular passion in the city due to lack of money and desire. There is also talk of the number lottery and the frequent theft of worthless objects in the city. The custody of a church is mentioned, as is an incident in which authorities attempted to move it, which generated protests and threats. In addition, some observations about Holy Week and other religious festivals are mentioned, including the attitude of a Protestant traveler toward Catholic images and customs. The text appears to be a detailed description of life and events in Bogotá at that time, it also mentions that the author, possibly a British traveler named Stewart, makes several observations about his experience in and around Bogotá in 1836. Details about the events are highlighted. religious festivities, such as the Corpus Christi procession, where the national flag was stretched out for the faithful to walk on it, and Holy Week, with steps and masked figures. The views from the Monserrate and Guadalupe mountains, as well as the Tequendama waterfall, are also described. Local games and entertainment, such as cockfights and hide-and-seek games, are mentioned, as well as the absence of horse racing. The author also comments on duck hunting on floating gourds and the lack of hunters in Colombia. Several people who accompany Steuart on his travels are mentioned and some observations about local hospitality are mentioned. News published by the newspaper El Tiempo No. 11585, December 15, 1943.