On Sunday, November 24, Caney Colibrí and the Ojo de Agua Foundation celebrated the twelfth edition of Territory Dialogues, an event that has become a space for learning, sharing stories, and building hope. This time, the question guiding the conversation was: Is peace a human privilege?
The gathering brought together people from various regions of Colombia, including Magdalena Medio, Meta, Montes de María, Barichara, Villanueva, Galán, and Curití. Many of these areas were or are being affected by the armed conflict, and some are in a post-conflict phase.
The documentary "Ciro and I," directed by Miguel Salazar, moved the audience. The film portrays the life of Ciro Galindo, who participated in the discussions, and whose personal story, marked by war, reflects the evolution of Colombia in recent years.
The Territorial Dialogues became a space for sharing inspiring stories of people working for peace in their territories. Among these were:
Don José Arrieta de Montes de María, who protects 120 hectares of land dedicated to conservation.
Don José Manuel Zapata from Ciénaga de Paredes, in the Middle Magdalena region, who has dedicated a large part of his life to the protection of manatees.
Don Ciro Galindo, who works for the conservation and recovery of the natural environment of Caño Maizaro, in Meta.
Don Roberto Oliveros de Villanueva, who accompanied the peace process in Barichara.
Elkin and Mabel, two teenagers from the Seed Hunters initiative, who, through science, sow life and protect water in Barichara.
A tree was also planted collectively, placing in it the wishes and intentions that motivated the conversations held during the dialogues.
Art was responsible for closing the meeting.
An incredible classical guitar concert by maestro Víctor Ricardo Torres. And the play "Wüin, water in Wayuunaiki," performed by actress Bibiana González, which transported the audience to the heart of the Wayúu people in the upper and middle Guajira region of Colombia.
The day was filled with intense emotions, reminding us that water, land, and peace are our most precious treasures. This edition of Territory Dialogues invited us to reflect deeply on our role in building a more peaceful and sustainable future for all.
