The magic of December returns to the capital with the start of the second edition of “Christmas is Culture”, one of the most anticipated events on the festive agenda in Bogotá.
Under the coordination of the Ministry of Culture, Entertainment and Sports, The city is preparing for 18 days full of art, light and tradition that will be experienced from December 5 to 23 in neighborhoods, squares, parks and iconic places.Featuring 4,316 artists and 670 activities aimed at audiences of all ages.
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One of the highlights of this celebration is Candlemas Day on Sunday, December 7th. A symbolic day This year will have a particularly diverse program to transform Bogotá into a cultural, festive and civic centre. Starting in the early hours of the afternoon, children, adults and families will be able to immerse themselves in parades, music, concerts and light shows in some of the most emblematic places of the capital.
Main activities will begin on Sunday at 3:30 p.m With the traditional Comparsas procession, where more than 1,000 artists will travel along the seventh race from La Santamaria Cultural Plaza to Bolivar Square, Fill the center with music, dance, color and creativity.
Upon arrival at Plaza de Bolivar, the audience will be able to enjoy the performance of the Children’s Philharmonic Choir of the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra and see La Real Charanga on stage, which combines Christmas repertoire and Colombian folk music in a format designed for the whole family.
together, At the hippie park in the town of Chapinero, starting at 4 p.m., the District Art Institute (EDARTS) will present the program Electrofilitas, An audio-visual experience that fuses electronics with traditional rhythms and immersive visuals. Groups like Los Pirañas, La Erratica, Felipe Gordon and other urban exponents will be on stage, providing an alternative space for young people and adults looking for new ways to celebrate Christmas traditions.
In El Tunal Metropolitan Park, starting at 6:00 p.m., the night will take on a family theme with a special concert by the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra In cooperation with Idrd. The show, which has free admission, will be accompanied by a massive lighting of a 56-metre-high tree and a laser light show on more than a kilometer of paths, providing an unforgettable experience for residents and visitors of southern Bogotá.
Christmas walkers and nature lovers will be able to enjoy between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. The Botanical Garden’s Lights Tour, a space that will be decorated with artistic illuminations, lantern workshops, storytellers and cinema. And attend live bands. Admission to this tour requires a ticket and capacity is controlled to ensure the best experience.
In the neighborhood, buildings and community centers, there will be dedicated lantern-making workshops, readings, early childhood activities, Christmas choir concerts, food tastings and community lantern-light tours in towns like La Candelaria, Santa Fe and Osaquin. Also noteworthy are the Illumination Route (7th Peatonal Race, Parkway, El Tunal, and Usaquén), the lantern competitions, and the nativity scene.In addition to activities in shopping centers with choirs and performances dedicated to the whole family.
The district’s commitment for this season includes 100% LED and sustainable lighting covering more than 30 sectors of Bogotá with more than 1,650 decorative elements, nativity scenes, Santa Claus figures and laser shows, thanks to the alliance between Grupo Energía de Bogotá and Enel Colombia. This year, the installed energy load was reduced by more than 38% compared to 2007, in line with the city’s commitment to efficiency and environmental care.
The district administration has issued a series of recommendations for a safe Candlemas night: Arrive early to events starting at 5:00 p.m., use public transportation to make it easier to get around and avoid crowds, check schedules and capacity, and celebrate without gunpowder. Lighting candles on safe surfaces.
It is also recommended to plan tours to enjoy the lights and walk at night, take care of public places and ensure the well-being of pets by staying at home, as gunpowder and noise can seriously affect them. To learn about the finer points of the Christmas Route, citizens can visit the website www.rutadelanavidad.com