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The culture of the Insular Region, especially in San Andrés and Providencia, is a rich blend of Afro-Caribbean, indigenous, and European roots. Local festivities combine religious and cultural elements, highlighting events such as the San Andrés Carnival and the Feast of San Pedro.
The Raizal community maintains its own vibrant traditions. The most prominent rhythms are calypso, reggae, socca, polka, mentó, and Scottish. Typical dances include the waltz, mazurka, pasillo, foxtrot, mentó, and quadrille.
San Andrés Creole (a variant of English) is a fundamental part of its identity, along with Spanish and English. The language is an important cultural element because it reflects the region's history, linked to the British presence and the arrival of enslaved Africans.
