What is fiesta de la Candelaria in Peru

The Festival of Virgen de la Candelaria, one of the most exciting celebrations. Held every February, this colorful show brings the best dancers and musicians.

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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 Fiesta de la Candelaria is a cherished Peruvian celebration in early February. It mainly happens in Puno, Peru, to honor the Virgin of Candelaria.

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It is one of the main events in honor of the Virgin of Candelaria, after that, the Regional Dance Contest with Typical and Native Costumes is held. The ...

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The Virgin of Candelaria Festival is a remarkable fusion of colonial-era religious tradition, deeply-rooted customs, and veneration of the Virgin Mary.

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The festival is held on 2 February, but there is much music and dancing before and after that one day. In total, the celebrations last about two weeks.

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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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The Virgin of Candelaria is an annual celebration of Puno's Candelaria festival, among five other UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage ...

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As in Mexico, La Festival de Candelaria is characterized by days of prayer, the blessing of the candles, and a procession in the streets around ...

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The third largest festival in South America: Fiesta de la Candelaria in Puno, Peru, re-enacting the city's 1781 triumph of citizens against a siege.

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