{
  "id": 17127559,
  "title": "Colombia’s National Beauty Pageant to Celebrate 92 Years of Tradition and Culture in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/colombias-national-beauty-pageant-to-celebrate-92-years-of-tradition",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T21:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/10/29/colombia-national-beauty-pageant-2026-schedule/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2026, Colombia's National Beauty Pageant will mark its 92nd anniversary, showcasing the nation's rich cultural heritage. Twenty-six contestants will compete for the title of Señorita Colombia. The event will take place from November 5 to 17, alternating between the cities of Ibague and Cartagena de Indias.\n\nIbague, the capital of Tolima, will be the initial stop for the contestants, hosting a traditional costume show entitled \"This Is How Colombia Sounds.\" This event will celebrate the diverse regional traditions, crafts, music, and artistic expressions that define Colombia.\n\nThe main celebrations will unfold in Cartagena de Indias, where the pageant's prominent events will coincide with the city's Independence festivities. On November 8, the contestants will arrive in Cartagena, marking the commencement of their official activities.\n\nThroughout the week, a series of captivating events will unfold. The Grand Independence Parade on November 12, titled \"The Celebration That Brings Us Together,\" will unite the pageant and the city's festivities. The Independence Nautical Festival on November 13 will highlight Cartagena's maritime setting and festive traditions. The Swimsuit and Primatela Elegance Show on November 15 will showcase one of the competition's main stages, while the election and coronation of the new Señorita Colombia will take place on November 16.\n\nThe pageant will conclude on November 17, encapsulating 92 years of tradition, culture, and the enduring beauty of Colombia's women.",
  "summary": "The National Beauty Pageant of Colombia (Concurso Nacional de Belleza) will celebrate 92 years of history with its 2026 edition, bringing together 26 candidates from across the country for a series of cultural activities and competitions in Ibague and Cartagena de Indias. The event will run from Nov. 5 to 17 under the theme “Colombia, […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Colombia’s National Beauty Pageant celebrates 92nd anniversary in 2026",
    "Twenty-six contestants compete for Señorita Colombia title",
    "Pageant alternates between Ibague and Cartagena de Indias"
  ],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}