Museography - From All the People: 25 Years of the National Constituent Assembly

On the night of July 4, 1991, through a television broadcast, Colombians listened in amazement to the chorus of Handel's Messiah while the constituents, one by one, signed the new Political Constitution of Colombia in the National Capitol. At the height of violence, Colombians responded with a call for dialogue and consensus. The hope for the future was placed in that peace treaty and the transformative effect it would have on society. The National Constituent Assembly, which met for five months, brought together a group of 74 individuals from different political parties and movements tasked with drafting the new rules of society.

The Political Constitution still offers hope for well-being and peace. It is a testament to the power of words, showing us the pillars that define us as a society, teaching us that language is a fundamental tool for exercising our rights as citizens, and inviting us to dialogue as a first step to resolve our differences without resorting to violence. The exhibition "From All the People, 25 Years of the National Constituent Assembly," organized by the Luis Ángel Arango Library within the framework of the cultural project "Peace Takes the Floor" by the Cultural Management of the Bank of the Republic, is an invitation to explore the Assembly's archive housed in the Library.