Name of a writer and politician of Ancient Rome, who was also an advisor to emperor Nero. His most recognized work is the Satyricon. Several authors dispute whether his full name was Publius Petronius Nigro or Gaius Petronius Arbiter. Male name of Latin origin and meaning the one who is firm as a rock. Name of a Colombian musician, well known in the Pacific Zone. His full name was Patricio Romano Petronio Álvarez Quintero, better known as Petronio Álvarez. He was nicknamed "El Gardel del Puerto" or also "EL Cuco". He was a folklorist, composer and poet. Promoter of Afro-Colombian traditions. Pacific Music Festival that takes place in Cali and is called Petronio Álvarez and simply "Petronio" or "El Petronio".
