El Día de las Velitas (Day of the Little Candles)
When: December 7 (4:00-6:00 p.m.)
Where: Global Hub (1st Fl, Posvar Hall)
El Día de las Velitas (Day of the Little Candles) is a beloved Colombian tradition celebrated on the night of December 7th. While it originally honors the Catholic feast of the Immaculate Conception, today it's a joyful community celebration enjoyed by people of all backgrounds.
Families and neighborhoods light thousands of candles and lanterns, filling the streets with beautiful displays of light. It marks the start of the Holiday season, bringing people together to celebrate with music, food, and festive cheer.
El Día de las Velitas is a symbol of hope, unity, and warmth, a tradition that lights up both the streets and hearts of Colombians across the country.
- Join us and Learn about this tradition.
- Follow easy instructions to create your own ornaments.
- Colombian holiday songs by Jorge Delgado & Melissa Alliston.
- Snacks will be provided.
Sponsored by: Bésame; Center for Ethnic Studies Research; Center for Latin American Studies; Colombia en Pittsburgh; Colombino; Hispanic Latino Professional Association; Paisa Latin Food; Pitt Global Hub; Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation; Pittsburgh Metropolitan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; The Columbian Spot
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