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La Fiesta de la Candelaria
La Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria es una devoción religiosa ampliamente difundida en todo el mundo católico, siendo en varias naciones una de las celebraciones más significativas, con arraigo popular y ligada a un conjunto de ritos, creencias y prácticas devocionales que lentamente se fueron fusionando con amplia gama de expresiones locales. Creemos que en nuestro país compite, en términos de devoción, celebración y creencias, con el 16 de julio de la Virgen del Carmen.
TL;DR
- The Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria is a widespread Catholic religious devotion with deep popular roots.
- It originated in 1392 on the Spanish island of Tenerife and was brought to the Americas by the Spanish.
- The celebration has fused with local cultural expressions, becoming a fundamental factor in identity formation in many cities.
- In Puno, Peru, the celebration has been recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- In Colombia, it is the patron of Medellín, and municipalities bear its name.
- The celebration in many American cities is centered on religious events, sometimes incorporating indigenous dance and music.
- In one unique case, the celebration is associated with gastronomic and festive practices like the fandango and fritos, alongside religious rites.
- Organizations like Asopopa have played a role in shaping these unique traditions.