Sampling rich gouda cheese in gorgeous Gouda by candlelight. Could a savory adventure get any more tantalizing? The event is all about the evening that the Gothic-style town hall in the city of Gouda is lit up by candlelight only. The city organizes multiple events – all held in the flickering light – that are said to give the city a special appeal. Cash in on all of the Christmas specials: a nativity scene, caroling, a Christmas tree Sinterklaas and his helpers, as well as an ornately decorated city. And if you're lucky, the biggest stink of the event will only be the cheese.