Between August and December of 1815, Cartagena de Indias endured 105 days of siege and naval blockade by Hispano-Venezuelan forces under the command of General Pablo Morillo.
The History
The city, defended by patriots and civilians, was surrounded by land and sea, cut off from food and essential supplies. Hunger, disease, and despair decimated the population. Heroism was not enough. With all provisions exhausted and hundreds dying of starvation in the streets, the last defenders were forced into exile.
Production
105 Ciudad Heroica is a vibrant, contemporary stage creation that brings together dance, folklore, circus arts, original music, and visual projections in an unprecedented immersive experience. The production required more than two years of development, driven by a creative team that merged local talent, technology, and symbolic storytelling to bring 11 unique scenic acts to life.
Inspired by the heroic spirit of Cartagena, 105 invites the audience on an emotional and artistic journey that honors Caribbean identity from a universal perspective. Featuring more than 35 performers on stage, an original score composed exclusively for the show, high-impact minimalist technology, and rigorous artistic curation, 105 immerses spectators in a visual and emotional journey that transforms the way Cartagena is experienced.
More than a show, it is a living tribute to the Caribbean, to the body as symbol, and to the city as a global stage.
Who We Are
Every Thursday, 105 Ciudad Heroica takes the stage at Hangar 105 to awaken the senses and tell—through the body and emotion—the story of a city that never surrendered.
From Cartagena to the world, our production company was born with a clear purpose: to elevate local talent to its highest expression, creating stage experiences that honor our roots while speaking a contemporary, symbolic, and universal language.
Formed by an interdisciplinary team of artists, creatives, and cultural producers, the company develops immersive scenic experiences that integrate original music, visual storytelling, and contemporary movement languages. We believe in art as a force for transformation and in Cartagena as the epicenter of a new cultural narrative.
Acts
KARMAIRÍES / PHOTOS / SHOW
Contemporary Dance
A Cacique and his wife offer a ritual dance to the god of rain. A ceremony honoring Mother Earth.
COLONISTS / PHOTOS / SHOW
Acrobatics / Dance
Two Spanish women confront the Indigenous woman.
They fight for the treasure.
The Indigenous woman exchanges culture with the Spaniards.
In the end, the Spaniards kept the treasure.
PIRATES / PHOTOS / SHOW
Circus
Pirates attack the city, attempting to steal the treasure.
The Spaniards defend themselves and succeed in protecting the treasure.
AFRICANS / PHOTOS / SHOW
Contemporary Dance
Enslaved Africans arrive chained aboard a ship.
Suddenly, they dream of rebellion against the Overseer.
ENCOMIENDA / PHOTOS / SHOW
Musical (Stomp) & Circus
The Encomendero (Colonial Overseer) supervises the plantation.
The enslaved people cultivate and harvest the land.
PRISONERS / PHOTOS / SHOW
Musical (Stomp) & Circus
Prisoners of the Inquisition, caged and chained,
attempt to free themselves while the Inquisitor torments them.
WITCHES / PHOTOS / SHOW
Contemporary Mapalé Dance
The souls of the burned prisoners awaken
and attempt to break free.
A Priest blesses them.
REBELLION / PHOTOS / SHOW
Contemporary Salsa Dance
An enslaved woman is abused by her Master,
until an Enslaved man rebels.
Other workers follow his example.
SAN BASILIO / PHOTOS/ SHOW
Musical
The enslaved people are finally free
and establish a Palenque (Free Maroon Community) called San Basilio.
CUMBIA / PHOTOS/ SHOW
Musical
Colombian Cumbia takes center stage.
Now, the Flamenco Woman dances Cumbia as well.
FESTIVITIES / PHOTOS / SHOW
Dance & Music
Cartagena’s independence celebrations
are honored to the rhythm of a Vallenato Battle.
105, HEROIC CITY / SHOW
Dance & Music
People from Cartagena today gather at a famous Picó to enjoy champeta music, 105 Ciudad Heroica.
The Team
Felipe Holguín Caro
Director
Colombian director and screenwriter with an extensive international career and multiple awards at film festivals. Co-founder of Cumbia Films and director of the feature film La Suprema (TIFF 2023), officially selected by Colombia for the 2025 Academy Awards and Goya Awards. He currently directs the stage production 105 Ciudad Heroica while developing new cinematic projects.
Alejandro Prieto Arbeláez
Executive Producer
Engineer, visionary, and entrepreneur from Cartagena with a deep artistic sensibility. Winner of the Pierre Daguet Award in Visual Arts he began his career at the intersection of art, activism, and design, collaborating with Greenpeace and engineering firms in the United States. With more than 15 years of experience in the industrial and construction sectors, he now unites technical expertise and creative vision as creator and Executive Producer of 105 Ciudad Heroica, a project driving a new era of entertainment in Cartagena.
Camilo Gutierrez
Technical Producer
Advertising professional with more than 30 years of experience in the production and direction of large-scale live events across Colombia and Latin America. Founder and Managing Director of CG Tactical + Productions S.A.S., he has led productions for artists such as Paul McCartney, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Green Day, Louis Tomlinson and Air Supply, as well as major festivals including Estéreo Picnic, Storyland and Festijazz Mompox..
His career combines strategic vision, creativity, and technical precision, establishing him as a leading reference in live entertainment execution and high-level international productions.
Lobadys Pérez
Choreographer
Cartagena-based dancer and choreographer, trained at El Colegio del Cuerpo, recognized for fusing diverse dance styles in contemporary stage creation. Founder of Compañía Periferia, his works have been presented in more than ten countries, and he has collaborated with artists such as Ricky Martin, J Balvin, Karol Márquez and Sistema Solar.
He has served as an instructor at institutions including Bellas Artes de Cartagena, Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano and the Ministry of Culture, and is widely recognized for his research in contemporary dance, identity, and cultural development.
David Covo Camacho
Audiovisual Producer
Cineasta cartagenero y fundador de Karmairí Producciones, dedicada a explorar la memoria histórica y la identidad cultural del Caribe colombiano. Su obra combina creación autoral, investigación y divulgación, con producciones exhibidas en festivales nacionales e internacionales. Entre sus trabajos destacan Te lleva el diablo, Gaiteros de San Jacinto and Cartagena y la Independencia.
Ágatha Quintero Villegas
Circus Director
Circus artist, educator, and researcher with academic training in cultural development, dramaturgy, and contemporary circus. She has participated in programs with Cirque du Soleil, Concordia University, and the Escuela Nacional de Circo Para Todos. Her work integrates art, education, and social inclusion through circus practices.
Enrique “Kike” Roncallo
Musical Producer
Cartagena-based music producer and musical director with more than 20 years of experience in the national and international music industry. He has collaborated with renowned artists and producers and is the creator o Cartagena Unplugged. CEO of Trinity and founder of Kike Roncallo Music, he actively promotes musical projects and emerging talent across Colombia.
Camilo Delgado Aguilera (CAMO)
Art Director
Cartagena-based film director, artistic producer, and photographer specialized in visual anthropology. His work intertwines documentary, fiction, and artivism, exploring the body, dissent, and the social landscape through a Caribbean and postcolonial lens. He is the Creative Director of Fundación Amor Real and the creator of the audiovisual collectives La Pomada and Cuerpo Puerto Estudio.
Schedule of the Evening
Doors Open
6:00 p.m.
Show Begins
8:00 p.m.
End of the Show
9:30 p.m.
Live DJ Music
9:30 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.
End of the Night
12:00 a.m.