Los Alumbrados or the Medellín Christmas lights are a tradition in the beautiful city of Medellin, Colombia. Los Alumbrados take place from December to January and during that time Medellin turns to party mode and the celebration begins. With all the lights that adorn the pat along the Medellin River, major roads and parks. The city lights up usually by the time of the celebration of El Dia de Las Velitas (December 7th) where families get together to light up candles and turn on the Christmas lights at their houses. Besides the beautiful Christmas lights the city welcomes thousands of tourist and with this, also the streets get full of vendors and street performers The lights are planned and organized by the public utility provider Empresas Publicas de Medellin (EPM) This year the city lights up with more of 18 millions lights with a theme “Nature, life and Light” that celebrates the different ecological areas of the area including, flowers, animals and climate. Does the city you are from have any special celebrations during Christmas? Los Alumbrados de Medellín son una tradición de esta bella ciudad Colombiana. Los Alumbrados usualmente empiezan en diciembre y duran hasta el mes de Enero. Durante este tiempo la ciudad se viste de fiesta y las celebraciones comienzan. Las luces alumbran el recorrido del rio Medellín, las calles principales y parques. La celebración generalmente empieza con el Día de Las Velitas (diciembre 7) cuando las familias se reúnen para prender velitas y los alumbrados de sus propias casas. Además de la luces, la ciudad recibe miles de turistas y las calles se llenan de vendedores y artistas. Las luces son organizadas por la empresa pública de luces: Empresas Publicas de Medellín (EPM) Este año las luces contaran con más de 18 millones de bombillos y el tema es: Naturaleza, Luz y Vida. El alumbrado de este año será muestra de la diversidad de nuestro departamento Antioquia. Con sus luces y colores se exhibirán los hermosos paisajes de nuestros pisos térmicos, la flora y la fauna, desde el páramo hasta el Caribe con sus especies exóticas. Cuentame de celebraciones especiales que tengan en la cuidad de donde tu eres.
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Come join us in celebrating a great program created by Touchstone Crystal, a division of the Swarovski company, designed at supporting women entrepreneurs on the East coast affected by Hurricane Sandy. Touchstone Crystals is extremely proud of the work mompreneurs do, and has devised a way to help out. Approximately 250 of the entrepreneurs who depend on income generated from in-home party sales of its branded product on the East Coast have been devastated by the storm. Circumstances for these entrepreneurs range from long-term loss of heat and power to complete home loss, according to Managing Director Liz diPaolo. Therefore, Touchstone has launched an incredible initiative where individuals from anywhere in the country can partner with a specific Touchstone Crystal small business owner on the East Coast,whose circumstances have been effected by the storm to the degree that her or his ability to generate income in their community via traditional means in seriously challenged areas. In addition to initiating this campaign and working to help secure party partners and facilitate the parties, Touchstone Crystal will make double jewelry credit awards available to remote hosts who choose to sign up for this program. We would love to have you as our Twitter party guest to spread the word, get party host connected to a mom they prefer in need while you get the chance to win fabulous Touchstone Crystal prizes! Over $300 in amazing prizes up for grabs. Here are the details for the party: When: Friday December 7th; 9:00 to 10:00 pm ET Where: #Touchstone How: Follow host @monicazyoung @colombianaenca @ahorradolares For questions to win follow @coolchillmom @notasdemama For prize announcement follow @mamanoticias @estilofamiliar @comiendoenla And tweet with the event tag to participate. (#Touchstone) Invite others to the party by tweeting: "Join the #Touchstone party on Friday December 7th 9pm ET for amazing bling prizes! http://tinyurl.com/chknvtp RSVP now!" Prizes Four (4) winners will each receive an amazing piece by Touchstone Crystal One (1) grand prize winner will a superb Touchstone Crystal piece valued at over $120 Winners will be selected from respondents to easy questions who RSVP This giveaway is open to U.S. residents age 18 or older. Planning on partying with us? Join the fun by adding you Twitter name below. An RSVP is not required to participate, but it is required to be eligible to win. |
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