The festivity of the Candelaria Virgin is celebrated annually in Puno, Peru from February 8th to 14th. During the festival, more than 200 groups of musicians and dancers gather to perform, with the "diablada" dance being the most famous. The celebrations honor the Candelaria Virgin.

1. CELBRATIONS IN PUNO
By Fabiana Brenner
Teacher: Miss Ursula Tello

2. The festivity of the Candelaria Virgin is
celebrated every year from the 8th to
14th of February in Puno .
The most
famous
dance is
the
quot;diablada“.

3. The festival gathers
more than 200 groups
of musicians and
dancers to celebrate
this festivity.