This February 2, the Catholic faithful from various countries around the world are celebrating. The holy calendar fixes for this day the Fiesta de la Candelaria, a celebration that originated in Spain.
Also known as Our Lady of Purification and Presentation of the Lord, since it occurs 40 days after the birth of Jesus and when he was taken to the temple for his presentation and purification.
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The dedication to Candelaria had its origin in 1392 in Tenerife, Spain, when it appeared to two shepherds who were moving their flock, but when they reached a ravine they noticed that they were not moving forward.
One of them went to see what was happening and observed a wooden image of a woman carrying a candle in her left hand and carrying a child in her right arm. The youngest carried a golden bird.
It is presumed that this festival moved to America due to the Spanish conquest years later. Even the celebration is held in several cities in Ecuador.
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In accordance with National GeographicIn Latin America this party is also remembered as in Argentina, specifically in Jujuy the dance of the bulls is organized that comes out the night of the eve of February 2 and consists of people dressing up as bulls to scare people. These run through the main streets of the city of Humahuaca. Already during the celebration there is a blessing of candles and a procession.
In Peru, on the other hand, in Puno, the festivity is accompanied by a liturgical act and a procession where the image of the Virgin moves through the streets in the company of dances and traditional music.
The tradition of the Virgen de la Candelaria includes a series of religious and cultural acts that have their roots in Catholicism and elements of the Andean worldview. ✨
The image is venerated, mainly, in Puno, although also in other parts of Peru and the world. pic.twitter.com/XuK6jw6yzz– TVPerú (@tvperupe) February 2, 2023
Mexico is another of the countries that also remembers the date. There the inhabitants dress the Child God and take him to the temples to be blessed. It is also traditional to invite to eat tamales. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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