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Virgen de la Candelaria, Peru

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Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca, is known as the folklore capital of Peru due to the large number of festivals and dances held in the region. By far the largest and most important festival is that celebrating the Virgen de la Candelaria, which takes place at the start of February. Celebrations last for 2 weeks and feature many dance parades as well as religious events.

High quality photographic prints of festivals with a wide choice of framing options, canvas wrap prints and greeting cards are available. Please visit the Framed Prints page for more details.

All photographic images and text © James Brunker 1999 - 2013. Reproduction or use of images without prior permission strictly prohibited.
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Virgen de la Candelaria

Virgen de la Candelaria

Carrying the Virgen out of the cathedral

Carrying the Virgen out of the cathedral

Caporales dancers

Caporales dancers

Diablada dancers

Diablada dancers

Start of procession

Start of procession

Ayarachis dancers

Ayarachis dancers

Old lady lighting candles

Old lady lighting candles

Brolly for the bishop!

Brolly for the bishop!

Diablada dancer

Diablada dancer

Dyed sawdust street paintings

Dyed sawdust street paintings

Brass band in action

Brass band in action

Female devils

Female devils

Dancer from Ilave village

Dancer from Ilave village

Outside the Sanctuary

Outside the Sanctuary

After dancing beers!

After dancing beers!

Ave Marias after mass

Ave Marias after mass

Female devils

Female devils

Devotees in the Sanctuary

Devotees in the Sanctuary

Paying respect to the Virgen

Paying respect to the Virgen

Morenada dancers

Morenada dancers

Bishop of Puno giving mass

Bishop of Puno giving mass

Dyed sawdust street paintings

Dyed sawdust street paintings

Dance group

Dance group

Swing those skirts!

Swing those skirts!

Female devils

Female devils

Young panpipe musician

Young panpipe musician

Army issue brollies aren't up to scratch!

Army issue brollies aren't up to scratch!

Devil dances past the Virgen

Devil dances past the Virgen

Waca waca bull dancers

Waca waca bull dancers

Cholitas refuelling after dancing

Cholitas refuelling after dancing

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