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In August, Caldono, a municipality in eastern Cauca located about 80 kilometers from Popayán, celebrates its patron saint festivities in honor of San Lorenzo, one of the main events in the town's festive and religious calendar.
The festivities begin nine days before. Different groups, companies and educational institutions in the municipality coordinate each day of praying the novena to San Lorenzo, in preparation for the great festival.
On August 9, the eve of the festival, the image of the patron saint is carried in a procession to the parish church. The day ends with a great fireworks show to the delight of the entire community. The feast of San Lorenzo is celebrated with a solemn Eucharist and procession.
During the day there is a gastronomic festival and games, contests, sports competitions and musical presentations are held, reinforcing the festive spirit of the date.
The patron saint festivities of Caldono not only strengthen the faith of the community, but also promote unity and the preservation of the cultural traditions that characterize this municipality and its people.
