Traditional cumbia is preserved and considered part of the Colombian heritage. They do this dance every year on the Festival de la Cumbia, a festival created to preserve the traditional dance. It is mixed with carnival and Christmas all over Colombia.
In other parts of the world like Mexico, the song and dance have been melded into other versions that are very popular. In Chile, it has become the most popular dance in the county.
In other parts of the world like Mexico, the song and dance have been melded into other versions that are very popular. In Chile, it has become the most popular dance in the county.