Colombia's Cali lit up for 'Day of the Candles'

Landmarks, homes and tombs across Colombia are adorned with candles to celebrate the immaculate conception (Photo: AFP/Instagram)

Originally known as Dia de las Velitas, the day is celebrated to welcome Virgin Mary's maternity (Photo: Instagram)

The origins of the tradition are traced back to the year 431 in present day Turkey (Photo: Instagram)

The day welcomes the festive season and is regarded as a public holiday across Latin America (Photo: Instagram)

Since many Paisas in Colombia are of Jewish descent, the tradition seems similar to Hanukkah traditions (Photo: Instagram)

The Jardines de la Aurora cemetery is a place where locals assemble to light candles (Photo: Instagram)

In addition to candles, innovative lanterns adorn public spaces (Photo: Instagram)