The most iconic characters of Salvadoran mythology took to the streets of the municipality of Tonacatepeque on the night of Saturday, November 4, in the traditional La Calabiuza festival, which brought together hundreds of local Salvadorans and tourists. The tradition, also known as Pumpkin Day, is celebrated every November 1 in Tonacatepeque, 24 kilometers from San Salvador. On this occasion, the municipal authorities rescheduled the event due to the passage of Tropical Storm Pilar.

During the festival, Salvadoran mythology is commemorated with costumes, masks, and performances of key characters such as La Siguanaba, El Cipitío, El Justo Juez de la Noche, El Padre sin Cabeza, La Carreta Chillona, and others. Additionally, multiple cultural activities are celebrated, including a gastronomic festival, fireworks, and the well-known sweet pumpkin in honey, which is distributed to participants.

Every year, the festival is visited by hundreds of national and international tourists. House by house, visitors sing the chorus "ángeles somos, del cielo venimos pidiendo ayote para nuestro camino, mino, mino."

This celebration bears a special resemblance to Halloween celebrations, whose origin dates back to the syncretism of Christian beliefs, such as the celebration of All Saints' Day, and harvest festivals marking the end of winter.

According to information provided by the Municipal Government of Tonacatepeque, people in the town used to have the custom of preparing pumpkin in honey, and children would gather for door-to-door begging, depositing it in containers. The children used to dress as angels, accompanied by lit candles placed inside containers with holes, calling this accessory "calabiuzas," which served to light the way.