JEMEZ SPRINGS (KRQE) – The Village of Jemez Springs and the Pueblo of Jemez celebrated their annual Light is Gisewa on Friday, raising money for the Jemez Historic Site. Story continues below Podcast: Tent Rocks National Monument reopens with new fees and new rules News: Albuquerque man accused of shooting stepmom asks judge to spend Christmas Eve with family Trending: Tingley Coliseum undergoes renovations as governor looks to possibly move state fair site  Don't Miss: 15-foot tumbleweed snowman pops up in Socorro The annual event has 1500 farorlitos/luminarias lining the ruins of the site. “This is a very significant site for not only for Jemez people but for New Mexico and U.S. history as well because it's one of the earliest sites of colonization,” said instructional coordinator for the site Malcom Magdelena. The event has been going on for more than 20 years. The first year the event saw 500 guests. Now, it averages more than 5,000. Besides the lanterns, there were also traditional native dancers performing for the crowd. For many first-timers, they were mesmerized by the music and the scenery. “I would read about it in the paper and I thought I'm coming this year so I'm glad I did,” said one visitor. The event also featured local craftsmen and artists, showcasing and selling their work. “I think that's the most incredible way to learn more about the indigenous peoples of Jemez,” said Amy Tang from the Pueblo of Jemez. The event will take place on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information on the event, click on the link here.