Zona escolar, imaginación comunicativa de la escuela en la radio. Programa: "Saberes del campo y saberes de la ciudad"

Abstract

The program starts with the songs "La ciudad parece un mundo" by Ismael Serrano and "Ustedes, mi país" by Jorge Velosa, which set up the contrast between urban and rural life. The concept of rural knowledge is introduced, not just as technical skills (like cultivating or plowing), but as a way of living and being, of connecting with nature and the land. The show welcomes a group of students from Colegio Colombia Viva, a school with an on-site farm—a "green oasis" in the middle of Bogotá. The students describe their experience with the farm, recycling, and animal care, highlighting how these activities are integrated into their biology and geography classes. This segment is dedicated to city arts and culture. Journalist John Jairo Rodríguez presents an interview with Chilean actress Camila Valenzuela, director of the play "Melolagnia." Melolagnia: The play, which explores a paraphilia where sexual pleasure is obtained through music, is presented as an example of the unique knowledge and experiences built in cities. The interview highlights the intimacy and challenge of the work, which is performed for a single audience member at a time and uses music as a central element. Rural vs. Urban Knowledge: A testimony from an American journalist living in Bogotá, Brendan Lawler, is included. He praises the city's cultural offerings but also values the authenticity of its independent cultural expressions. The segment concludes with a reflection on the importance of narrating rural knowledge and the stories of country folk to prevent them from being lost, especially in a country like Colombia with its rich oral tradition. The program welcomes students from Colegio Eugenio Díaz Castro, located in the village of El Charquito, to discuss their own rural knowledge. History and Tradition: The students share the story of Bochica and the origin of the Tequendama Falls, a mythical and sacred place that has unfortunately been stigmatized as a suicide site. They also talk about the "clean river" tradition, a custom practiced in December where families gathered to fish and have barbecues on the riverbanks—a tradition that was lost 30 years ago. The Origin of "El Charquito": They explain that the name of the village comes from a slang term used by hydroelectric plant workers. They called the area "el charco" (the puddle) because of the large number of water puddles that would form, a name that became popular and has remained to this day.