Per� inaugura la festividad de la Virgen de la Candelaria, la mas multitudinaria de los Andes

The Virgen de la Candelaria festival in Peru, celebrated in February, is a vibrant event combining Catholic and Andean traditions. Held in Puno, it attracts over 100,000 visitors and features 30,000 adult dancers and 2,000 children. The festival, recognized by UNESCO, significantly impacts the local economy, generating $16 million. Puno, rich in cultural diversity, faces challenges like narcotrafficking. The festival's origins trace back to the 16th century, with its miraculous reputation emerging during the 18th-century rebellion led by Túpac Amaru II.

¿Qué impacto económico se espera que tenga la festividad en la región de Puno?

¿Cuál es el origen de la Virgen de la Candelaria y cuándo comenzó a ser venerada?