The Festivity of Virgen de la Candelaria, celebrated each February in the city of Puno, includes activities of religious, festive and cultural character

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The Virgen de la Candelaria Festival, also known as the celebration of “Mamacha Candelaria”, honors the Patroness of Puno, recognized as the folklore capital ...

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Virgin of the Candelaria Festival: Learn about the origin of Puno's most important religious celebration. +Peru.

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The Virgen de la Candelaria Festivity is a powerful expression of the deep religious devotion of the people of Puno and symbolizes the blend ...

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The special tribute of Puno locals to the Virgen de la Candelaria originated in 1781 when the city was under siege by the troops of Túpac Amaru.

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The Virgin of Candelaria or Our Lady of Candelaria (Spanish: Virgen de Candelaria or Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria) (Tagalog: Mahal na Birhen ng ...

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The origins of the festival date back to colonial times, when Spanish missionaries introduced the Virgin of Candlemas as a symbol of protection and hope. Over ...

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The Catholic feast day is celebrated on February 2nd to honor the purification of the Virgin Mary forty days after the birth of Jesus.

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In Puno, from January 24 to February 11, the biggest festivity of Peru is celebrated in homage to the patron saint of this highland city. All the rituals ...

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The feast of the Virgin of Candelaria is one of the most important and popular religious celebrations in Peru. It takes place every year in February.

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