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Juliana Marin Fryling

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Juliana Marin Fryling
Juliana with a traditional Colombian outfit
Born
Tennessee, United States

Juliana Marin Fryling (born September 2, 1988) is an American-Colombian traditional nomadic storyteller and public speaker.

Career

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She graduated as a storyteller from Viva Palabra, a storytelling school in Medellín. in 2015 Since then, she has performed around the world.[1] She performed in Story Oase Festival 2023, Berlin, Germany.[2] In 2023, she performed in the International Storytelling Festival in Marrakesh with John row. The event brought together 80 storytellers from around the world.[3][4]

In 2025, she took part in the Udaipur Tales Festival in India with a Latin American show and performed ghost stories at the Kathakar International Storytelling Festival.[5][6]

Her stories are featured in the book "Al Calor De Los Cuentos".[7]

She has traveled extensively, performing at festivals, cultural events, and public spaces across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Her work blends traditional folklore, mythology, and personal narratives.[8]

Early life

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Marín Fryling was born in Tennessee, United States, and grew up in Medellín, Colombia, during a period of intense drug violence associated with Pablo Escobar's cartel. She and her family experienced multiple break-ins at their home, and her grandfather was murdered during one of these incidents. She was held hostage twice and grew up witnessing violent events, including shoot-outs and bombings. At the age of twelve, her family temporarily relocated to the United States to escape the violence.[9]

Raised in an artistic family, she was surrounded by music, painting, and sculpture. Her grandfather, Jorge Marín Vieco, was a sculptor, and her childhood home, Salsipuedes, contained many works of art. Initially planned to become a writer before discovering a passion for oral storytelling.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Paca and Beetle". The House Of Stories. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
  2. ^ "Story Oase Festival 2023". Der Verein zur Förderung des freien mündlichen Erzählens (in German). Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  3. ^ "JULIANA MARIN FRYLING". World Storytelling Cafe. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
  4. ^ Sahnouni, Mariya. "Storyteller Juliana Marin Fryling 'Shares Stories Like Seeds to Heal the World'". www.moroccoworldnews.com. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  5. ^ Tyagi, Tashika (2025-01-04). "Udaipur Tales: Dates To Artist Lineup; All About The 6th Edition Of The Cultural Event That Marries Storytelling, Folk Art And Music". Curly Tales. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  6. ^ Ajay (2024-11-24). "Kathakar International Storyteller Festival 2025". Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  7. ^ "Al Calor de los Cuentos". la Butaca Editorial (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  8. ^ Burgess, Amanda (2021-11-17). "Solo Travel Memoirs: How One Woman Became a Travelling Storyteller". JourneyWoman. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  9. ^ a b "Three-act life of a travelling storyteller". cyprus-mail.com. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2025-01-30.