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Blacks and Whites Carnival - in south Colombia Blacks and Whites' Carnival Blacks and Whites' Carnival ( Spanish: Carnaval de Negros y Blancos ), is the largest carnival celebration in south Colombia, its geographical indication belongs to the city of Pasto. It is celebrated from 2 to 7 January of each year and attracts a considerable number of Colombian and foreign tourists. On 30 September 2009 , this Carnival was proclaimed by UNESCO , as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. History Origins Strictly speaking, the modern carnival, arise at the dawn of an Epiphany day on 6 January 1912, based on the need to express imagination, play, friendship and sharing the joy that around that time of the year revives. In a fine and exclusive brothel in the city, the House of the Misses Robby located in the Calle Real ( Royal Street, current 25th Carrera ), was the place where the audacity of Don Angel Maria Lopez Zarama, renowned tailor of