culture
January 22, 2026
Fiestas de la Candelaria: Tradición, cultura y fe
Cartagena comienza a sentir el fervor de las Fiestas de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, acontecimiento de origen religioso que conjuga tradiciones, cultura, gastronomía y expresiones artísticas como factores de integración ciudadana que proyectan al país y al mundo su identidad.
TL;DR
- The Fiestas de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria in Cartagena blend religious origins with traditions, culture, and gastronomy.
- The event includes the 42nd Festival del Frito Cartagenero and the XXVI Festival de la Cumbia, alongside other artistic and cultural activities.
- Celebrations are organized by the Mayor's Office of Cartagena, the Institute of Heritage and Culture (IPCC), and the local Archdiocese.
- The festival aims to highlight popular gastronomy, traditional music, and artistic performances.
- Activities are scheduled from January 22nd to February 9th, with events like the Noche de Candelas and Fandango de la Candelaria.
- The initiative supports the mayor's goal of strengthening art and culture for the city's transformation and promotion as a cultural destination.