On Thursday, October 13th (HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!), my host family and I went to a religious light parade for Pilar (Virgin Mary). The people in the parade wore traditional spanish dress. In the parade, everyone had candles and there were also religious statues, crosses, and tapestries. There were also beautiful stained glass lanterns. There were 13, one for each religious mystery. There were also songs and prayers said played through speakers in the streets. It was a very unique and special experience beacause the Pilar holidays are so important here. The parade seemed like a Christmas parade to me and I really enjoyed it. I had my camera and pictures can be seen below! After the parade, we went into the Plaza de Pilar and saw the offering, in which everyone brings flowers to present at the statue of Pilar. We also saw some street performers on the way back to the car.
Until next time, Brian
People in the street with the Roman Theatre in the background
The offering to Pilar (That is all flowers!!!)
Statue of Pilar
Me in front of the offering to Pilar
Street Performer
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