The Afro-Colombian village which celebrates Christmas in February

Residents of the Colombian village of Quinamayó have been celebrating Christmas with a procession featuring a statue of a black baby Jesus.

Villagers say the tradition dates back to the days of slavery when their ancestors were banned from marking Christmas on 24 December.

They chose mid-February instead and the tradition has been preserved ever since.

Fireworks, music and dance all form part of the colourful celebrations.

"The people who enslaved us celebrated in December and we were not allowed to have that day off, but were told to choose another day," the event's co-ordinator, Holmes Larrahondo, said.


Source : bbc