Aguadas, Caldas
mid-August, over the Assumption Day long weekend
It began in the early 1990s as a tribute to the Hernández Brothers, a trio of musicians from Aguadas. There are competitions for vocal and instrumental performance, new compositions and pasillo choreography, plus concerts in the main square.
Dates change every year: confirm them with the town before you travel.
Heritage: Patrimonio Cultural de la Nación (Ley 983 de 2005)