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From the end of July until August 7, the Ubaté Festival of Joy (Festival de la Alegría Ubatense) takes place in Ubaté, within the framework of the fairs and festivals in honor of the Santo Cristo de Ubaté whose festival is celebrated on August 6.
For approximately two weeks, the Cundinamarca municipality is the scene of parades of floats and troupes, exhibitions of antique automobiles and motorcycles, and musical and dance presentations, paying tribute to the Andean and peasant musical tradition of the departments of Cundinamarca and Boyacá.
Likewise, throughout this festival the town celebrates the agricultural vocation of the region with horseback riding, livestock fairs and dog shows.
The Festival of Joy (Festival de la Alegría Ubatense) reaches its peak on August 6 with the celebration of the Eucharist in honor of the Holy Christ of Ubaté and with the election and coronation of the Reign of Sympathy. The Ubatense Joy Festival is an opportunity to celebrate local identity, strengthen community ties and enjoy an atmosphere of joy and coexistence.
