The most important cultural event is the
Candles and Lanterns Festival (full name in Spanish: Fiesta Nacional del
Concurso de Alumbrados con Velas y Faroles), which began in 1982 and is held
each year on 7 and 8 December (Día de las Velitas). Each of the barrios in the
township compete to produce the most spectacular lighting arrangements, and
many visitors come from throughout Colombia to admire the displays. The
festival is held in honor of the Catholic holy day, the Feast of the Immaculate
Conception, on 8 December
