Once again, Holy Week arrives, and Popayán — the city that hosts our house of thought and learning, #HeritageForAll — becomes the epicenter of faith, the arts, and culture. For this reason, from Universidad del Cauca we would like to share a summary of the events in which our Alma Mater will participate, and invite you to follow the special coverage prepared by Unicauca Estéreo.

Plenty of Options for Everyone!
It’s impossible not to start planning for these special days. Our Office of Culture and Wellbeing has organized a series of cultural activities which, although free, require early arrival due to limited seating.

 

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What’s happening? Here are all the details:

Exhibition: Sixth Ever Astudillo Salon: "Dialogues with Ever Astudillo"
Date: April 10 to 25
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Memory Center, Pantheon of the Founding Fathers (Exhibition Hall)

Exhibition: Universidad del Cauca Timeline, Journey to the Bicentennial
Date: April 13 to 30
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Casa Museo Mosquera, first courtyard

Popayán, Sweet Tradition: Gastro-Cultural Workshop
Date: April 14 to 18
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Casa Museo Mosquera, second courtyard

Children’s Clay Workshop: Popayán, Historical and Cultural City
Date: April 15 and 16
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Casa Museo Mosquera, second courtyard

Exhibition: "Bargueños, Customs, and the Past"
Date: April 14
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Casa Museo Mosquera, alternate hall

Concert: String Quartet of the Colombian Youth Philharmonic
Date: April 14
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Francisco José de Caldas Auditorium
(Part of the 62nd Popayán Religious Music Festival)

Violin and Piano Concert, Valle de Lili Foundation
Date: April 15
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Francisco José de Caldas Auditorium
(Part of the 62nd Popayán Religious Music Festival)

Additionally, within the framework of the XIII Popayán Classical Music Festival, on April 17, 2025, Holy Thursday, a special concert titled "A Concert for the World" will feature guest artist Giuseppe, recognized as "America’s Best Requinto Player," at 3:00 p.m. at the Francisco José de Caldas Auditorium.

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And if you also plan to tour the city's museums or show them to visitors, here’s some useful information:

Natural History Museum
Admission: Adults $11,400 COP, Children $5,700 COP
Hours: Saturday, April 12 to Sunday, April 20
9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. (Entry every 30 min.)

Casa Museo Mosquera
Admission: Adults $5,700 COP, Children $2,900 COP
Hours: Sunday, April 13 to Sunday, April 20
Continuous schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Memory Center, Pantheon of the Founding Fathers
Admission: Adults $5,700 COP, Children $2,900 COP
Hours: Sunday, April 13 to Sunday, April 20
Continuous schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Francisco José de Caldas Auditorium
Free Admission
Hours: Sunday, April 13 to Saturday, April 19
Continuous schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We also warmly invite you to enjoy Bazartes: Art, Music, and Design 2025, which will take place from April 14 to 16 at our Faculty of Arts.

Don’t miss the traditional Manos de Oro Fair at the Faculty of Law, Political and Social Sciences, where you’ll find a showcase of local and national entrepreneurship.
And for those seeking a plan to connect with nature without leaving the city, be sure to visit the Orchid Exhibition, a seasonal classic held at the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences.

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And if for any reason you can’t attend in person, Unicauca Estéreo offers "Mysteries of Faith: The Forgotten Stories of Time," a special program that blends information, culture, and tradition.
Tune into 104.1 FM in Popayán, 93.6 FM in Santander de Quilichao, or listen online via the provided link.
From Monday to Wednesday, the day will start at 6:00 a.m. with a live broadcast of Unicauca al Día Radio, whose University News section will visit a different university museum each day. At noon, the Al Instante program will broadcast from emblematic spots around the city: Casa Rosada (Monday), San Agustín Cloister (Tuesday), and the Artisan Fair "Ciudad Blanca 2025" at the Hugol synthetic fields in the Bolívar neighborhood (Wednesday).

On Thursday and Friday, this same slot will present little-known stories from our capital city, such as the vault of the Religious Art Museum (only opened during Holy Week), the legend of the fire serpent, and the mummies of San Francisco.
In addition, historical clips about Holy Week in Popayán will air, reaffirming the station’s commitment to promoting cultural heritage.

Finally, we extend a very special invitation to join us during the Holy Sepulchre Procession on Good Friday. In this traditional expression of faith, Dr. Deibar René Hurtado Herrera, Rector of Universidad del Cauca, will participate alongside university officials and top academic achievers, proudly carrying a banner — a truly priceless moment that fills us with pride as a university community in our beloved Popayán.

In conclusion, we encourage you to experience this season from a different perspective, making the most of the many initiatives led by various institutions and organizations throughout the city — spaces that strengthen our identity and contribute to the cultural, social, and economic development of our region.

 

Written by: Communications Management Center