Media Torta, Bogota

La Media Torta is considered to be the leading centre of popular culture in Colombia. The open-air amphitheatre opened on August 13, 1938, at the celebration of the fourth centenary of Bogota's founding. At the beginning, it was only a scene of recreation for the working classes of the neighbourhood. In the early 60s and late 70s, it became a space for the presentation of renowned international artists. It now has a varied cultural program all weekend, which includes home movies on Fridays, storytelling on Saturdays and music and dance in different genres and formats, every Sunday. La Media Torta is a meeting place where the creation and understanding of cultural diversity works to promote the music and dance of Latin American popular culture. In 2010, it was upgraded with a new sound amplification system. With its ability to house 5,000 people, Media Torta is definitely the best outdoor venue in the capital and one of the largest in the country.