Culture connects us. It strengthens families, builds community, and creates shared spaces where everyone can feel at home.
El Día de las Velitas takes place on December 7th, people around Colombia light colorful candle luminaries (farolitos) and place them all over their towns – on sidewalks, balconies, and windowsills.
The candle is the symbol of hope and light for the future in the new year to come.
To share this beautiful tradition with our community, we will hold a workshop to:
-teach adults and children how to make led tea light farolitos (luminaries),
-present the history of this celebration
-invite families to place the farolitos in the front area of the Hispanic community center.
-Traditional Colombian folkloric dancers, food, entertainment and contests
Idaho’s Latino population has grown to over 250,000 individuals, ranking Idaho as the 17th state in the U.S. in terms of Hispanic population share.
