The Candelaria Mamacha

Pictures Peruvian Festivals: The Virgin of Candelaria

The Candelaria Mamacha

For this celebration all kinds of representative dances from this area are prepared. Each one of the dances in all its splendor shows its fullness of light and color reflecting off of their well made outfits.

Image of the Virgen

The Morenada

Dances of Saya and Caporales

Purple Robe of Penitence

Multicolored Suits

Skill and Perseverance

Pasacalle or Parade

Typical Dances

Well prepared dancers

The Candelaria Mamacha

The Diablada

Brief History of the Diablada

The Great Folklore Stop

Dark-skinned Dance

Typical Dance of the Puno Region