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In mid-October, the Stone and Farming Festival (Festival de la Piedra y la Labranza) is celebrated in Ciénega, with which the inhabitants of this municipality of Boyacá, about 25 kilometers from Tunja, pay tribute to their artisans.
The main events of the festival are a series of competitions that celebrate the manual work of Ciénega's craftsmen and workers, such as competitions for making foundations, stone veneer, sheep shearing, making reeds and bows, and a stone transfer race. oxen team and spinning competition.
Likewise, a gastronomic fair is held where you can find typical dishes from the region, there is a parade and silletero contest, cultural presentations and you can enjoy live music, mainly carranga and popular music, throughout the weekend. week.
The Stone and Tillage Festival not only highlights the value of artisanal and agricultural traditions, but also boosts the local economy, celebrating and strengthening the primary and secondary sectors in Ciénega.
