After its 481st anniversary of foundation, Nochistlan was named Pueblo Mágico or 'magic town' by the Secretary of Tourism (Mexico), Gloria Guevara Manzo.

To be nominated for this category, a town must have symbolic attributions, legends, history, significant cultural traditions, and attract tourists.

In fact, Nochistlán's music is one of the main reasons tourists visit so much, aside from the beautiful architecture.

During these eight days, everyone walking in the plaza has their face covered with flour, and people crack colored eggs filled with confetti over others' heads; they also throw oranges.

The fiesta is not solely or predominantly about war; its main objective is to celebrate San Sebastián, the saint most admired in that pueblo.

Every Sunday night, people gather in the plaza or, el Jardín of Nochistlán for la Serenata ('the serenade').

As the women walk inside the circle, if a man finds a woman attractive, in the original tradition, he would give her a Gardenia flower.

This tradition originally began to honor women and moreover, to make them feel appreciated by men.

During these parties, people gather in the plaza to enjoy music from many bands and mariachi groups.