Bogota opens shops all night

Thousands of Bogota businesses will keep their doors open on Saturday night in celebration of Love and Friendship Day, Colombia’s variant to Valentine’s Day.

Many shopping malls have organized festivals and special activities for shoppers.

According to the Bogota business federation, businesses who participated in this promotion in the past have reported a 20% revenue increase.

Public transportation service Transmilenio announced it will remain open until midnight.