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Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria

From Bonnie Hamre, About.com GuideFebruary 1, 2007

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Copacabana Cathedral Altar The festival of the Virgen de la Candelaria, in many images, is celebrated on February 2 in various Hispanic Catholic countries, including Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Venezuela and Uruguay.

In Bolivia, the Virgen is also known as the Dark Virgin of the Lake, and the Patroness Of Bolivia. She is revered for a series of miracles and has another festival on August 5.

Photo of the main altar and stature of Nuestra Seņora de Copacabana in the Basilica of the Virgen de la Candelaria in Copacabana, Bolivia thanks to ArtToday.com.

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