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Assumption of the Virgin religious festivities

Overview

Religious and cultural festivities honoring the Virgin of the Assumption continue across Mexico, Spain, and Guatemala.

In Mexico, celebrations in Ocuituco, Morelos, included the 3rd Regional Mariachi Encounter. In Yautepec, musical performances were held by Celso Duarte and the Big Band Jazz of Mexico.

In Guatemala, the 18th Serenata de la Asunción took place at the Metropolitan Cathedral, an event that blended sacred music with jazz to honor the patron saint of Guatemala City.

In Spain, various traditions were observed. In Ayamonte, the traditional lowering of the Virgin of Angustias from the high altar was held. Seville celebrated its patron saint with processions and the commencement of the Octava de la Virgen de los Reyes. Other local activities included the horseback bull run in Fuentes de Oñoro and various community gatherings across different municipalities.

Entities

Virgen de la Asunción · Fuentes de Oñoro · Ocuituco · Catedral de Plasencia · Ernesto Jesús Brotóns

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Religious festivities mark Assumption of Mary in Mexico, Spain, and Guatemala

    Religious and cultural celebrations for the Assumption of the Virgin Mary are being observed through music, processions, and traditional festivals in Mexico, Spain, and Guatemala.

  2. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Spain observes Assumption of the Virgin holiday on August 15

    Spain will celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin on Aug 15 with a national holiday and special festivities at Plasencia Cathedral, where Bishop Ernesto Jesús Brotóns will preside; workers may receive an extra

Sources

archisevilla.org · canalcostatv.es · catedraldesevilla.es · diariodemorelos.com · eladelantado.com · lacronicadebadajoz.elperiodicoextremadura.com · laregion.es · noticiasdecuautla.mx · ocio.farodevigo.es · okdiario.com · prensalibre.com · salamancartvaldia.es

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