2006 Marks the 475th Anniversary of the Appearance of Mexicos Virgin of Guadalupe
Summary
Santa Fe, NM, September 09, 2006 --( The twelve day long celebration, known in Mexico as the Guadalupana, is characterized by pilgrimages to churches dedicated to Mexico’s virgin, most notably the Basilica de Guadalupe on the main plaza in Mexico City, which was built as a result of the Virgin of Guadalupe to Juan Diego.Each procession is unique and wonderful, with pilgrims singing the praise of Our Lady often to the accompaniment of musicians as they bring gifts to the altar in her honor.BelleCora Workshops, based in New Mexico, provides one and two week stays during the Guadalupana in Puerto Vallarta with festival orientations by a native cultural anthropologist, as well as guided regional tours.Each procession is unique and wonderful, with pilgrims singing the praise of Our Lady often to the accompaniment of musicians as they bring gifts to the altar in her honor.BelleCora Workshops, based in New Mexico, provides one and two week stays during the Guadalupana in Puerto Vallarta with festival orientations by a native cultural anthropologist, as well as guided regional tours.