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Photography from Bolivia, Chile, Peru and elsewhere in South America.
I have many more images available in my archives which are in the process of being uploaded and am always shooting new work. If you can't find the images you are looking for please get in touch, I may well be able to help!
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Virgen de la Candelaria Puno

The Virgen de la Candelaria is the patron saint of the Canary Islands, the main centre of worship being the Basilica of Candelaria in the town of Candelaria on Tenerife. She is also widely venerated in the Americas, many Canary Islanders emigrated to the New World during the early colonial period and took the custom with them. Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca, hosts one of the largest festivals in her honour at the start of February. Celebrations last for around 2 weeks and feature many dance parades as well as religious events. The festival was declared a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in November 2014. Puno is also known as the Folklore Capital of Peru due to the large number of festivals and dances held in the region. Images are divided into 3 separate sub-galleries to make it easier to find what you are looking for.

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Religious Events

Religious Events

139 photographs
Autoctonos dances

Autoctonos dances

68 photographs
Traje de Luces Dance Parades

Traje de Luces Dance Parades

96 photographs
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