Senda del Carnaval (Carnival Path) and the creation of the Corpocarnaval (Carnival Corporation) as an entity of private law, associative, with mixed participation, for non-profit and common good, providing adequate and proper conduct of Carnival, which rescues as: "a transverse cultural playful expression in the urban context". Therefore, one of its first tasks was the creation of the Museo del Carnaval (Carnival Museum). With these achievements, began a new era of this event, characterized by the planning, organization, dissemination, research and modernization, taking priority the promotion of culture and addressing controversial issues like whether or not to negotiate the broadcast rights for radio, television and internet. Now, the Blacks and Whites' Carnival have been officially included in government plans of the municipality of Pasto, but managed by an autonomous office, which had as main project, its recognition and accreditation with the international community and agencies such as the Unesco, definitively introducing these celebrations in the globalized world, such as Intangible Heritage of Humanity. This goal was finally achieved on 30 September 2009. Carnival Stages The carnival includes four major stages: the Carnavalito (Children's Carnival), the Arrival of the Castaneda Family, Blacks' Day and Whites' Day, the last being seen as the most important because of its grand parade. However, there are also pre-carnival activities and in recent years, 7 January is considered the final day of the carnival with the celebration of the "Day of the Guinea Pig" when locals and tourists enjoy typical regional dishes. Pre-carnival In Colombia, end-of-year festivities include an extended period, starting 7 December with the celebration of the eve of the traditional feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary or "Day of the Little Candles", continuing with the celebration of the traditional Novena (16 to 24 December) and the Catholic Christmas, which tends to be extended until the feast of Epiphany or 6 January. During this very festive time, secular celebrations, such as Fool's Day on 28 and New Year's Eve on 31 December, are seen as a prelude to the Blacks and Whites' Carnival. Fools' Day (28 December) Water Carnival On 28 December, day of the Holy Innocents some Pastusos play with water in what may be considered a prelude to the January holidays, imitating carnival customs of the neighboring country of Ecuador where the Carnival of Quito (February or March) is characterized by the use of water fun. What was initially a day