culture
April 30, 2026
Cocha Molina Foundation leads 'Pact for the City' for the safeguarding of Vallenato
In an unprecedented encounter that marks a milestone in the country's cultural management, the Cocha Molina Foundation – led by Julieth Peraza, Cultural Manager and co-founder of this entity and the Cocha Molina Museum – successfully held the discussion '11 years after the declaration of vallenato as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity'.
TL;DR
- The event marked 11 years since vallenato was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- The 'Pact for the City' was launched, aiming to translate diagnostic plans into real execution of the Special Safeguarding Plan (PES).
- The Cocha Molina Foundation presented progress in virtual music education ('Huellas del Maestro'), the Museo Cocha Molina, festival coordination, scholarships, music school strengthening, and composition workshops.
- Initiatives include the creation of an observatory for traditional Vallenato music and culture, and the production of a short film 'Sueña en grande' which garnered 3.5 million views.
- The foundation also focused on legal frameworks for entrepreneurship and cultural tourism development, strengthening the Museo Cocha Molina and the 'Caminitos del Valle' project.
- A special recognition was given to accordionist Israel Romero for his contribution to safeguarding vallenato.
- The 'Pact for the City' aims to ensure vallenato remains a living heritage and a real development engine through strategic alliances.