Holy Week Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Copacabana - Peace

A few hours away from celebrating Easter in the Catholic world, Hundreds of pilgrims prepare to begin a walk to the municipality of Copacabana on Wednesday as a sign of devotion to the Morena Virgin..

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Holy Week Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Copacabana – Peace

The Basilica of Copacabana located in the Plaza 2 of February was built in a Renaissance style, built between the years 1602 y 1619 by the architect Francisco Jiménez de Singueza. In this temple there is the image of the “Virgin of Candelaria or Morena Virgin”, carved the year 1580 by indigenous artist Francisco Tito Yupanqui, grandson of Inca Túpac Yupanqui.

The Virgin of Copacabana is one of the oldest images of the Virgin Mary in America. His festival is celebrated on 2 of February and 5 August in Copacabana. She was declared “Queen of the Nation” in 1925. It is customary to visit the basilica and light a candle for each family member or loved one., so that it receives the protection and blessings of the virgin.

HOW TO GET THERE: Plaza 2 of February, in the town of Copacabana.

ATTRACTIONS: Image Virgin of Copacabana, candle room, renaissance architecture.

Fuente: www.visitacopacabana.com

Holy Week is a time of reflection for Catholic people worldwide., a time of spiritual recollection that many take advantage of to visit a place and celebrate it.

Pilgrimage

During the commemoration of Easter, Catholic and indigenous traditions mix, while they remember the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Others also prefer to participate in a pilgrimage to reach the feet of the Virgin., in most cases to the Virgin of Copacabana.

In that sense, the Tourism Directorate of the Government of La Paz, aims to promote this activity and organizes a tourist circuit (walking and cycling) from San Roque, followed by Huarina, Tiquina, concluding in Copacabana on Friday 3 April.

According to the schedule of the Tourism Directorate, dependent on the Paceña Government, Activities will begin on Wednesday 31 March at 17:00, with a walk from San Roque to Huarina, the next day, if you want to camp in Tiquina, to conclude the walk on Friday 3 April in Copacabana.

Regarding registrations, The tourist must register at the offices of the Tourism Directorate of the Government (in front of the Gran Poder church) without any economic cost. For the safety of walkers, the entity will have buses and police security forces along the entire route..

Governor of Peace, Cocarico will lead pilgrimage to Copacabana

The Secretary of Tourism and Culture of the Government of La Paz, Alberto Alvarado, reported Tuesday that the governor, Cesar Cocarico, will lead the Holy Week pilgrimage to Copacabana.

“Inform you that this activity will be led by the first departmental authority César Cocarico, in gratitude for the protection of the Virgin and his management. Tomorrow (Wednesday) We are going to establish ourselves in San Roque starting at noon, to witness a mass of health and well-being for those who undertake that walk to Copacabana”, reported at a press conference.

Besides, reported that the Directorate of Citizen Security will move at least 600 police officers on the La Paz-Copacabana highway, to ensure the safety of nearby 10.000 pilgrims.

He specified that the walk will begin on Wednesday and will conclude on Friday..

“The walk will be divided into three stages: the first from San Roque to Huarina; On Thursday the walk will resume in Huarina until arriving at Tiquina and finally on Friday the Tiquina Strait will be crossed to conclude in the municipality of Copacabana”, complement.

He reported that a group of cyclists will join on Friday from the town of Chua Cocani, in the vicinity of Lake Titicaca.

“The Government will have two dump trucks to transport bicycles, in addition to two buses for the general public and a sweeper bus for the aid of pilgrims”, he added.

Easter in Bolivia

In the city of La Paz, different parishes usually carry out traditional Via Crucis processions., In many cases they dramatize it and walk the streets representing the Calvary of Christ.

During these dates, families usually prepare meatless dishes., the typical ones are: huancaína potatoes, trout, salads with canned fish meat, shrimp, inter alia.

DATA

– At the time of the pilgrimage to Copacabana, It is important to be careful with cars on the highway, preferably walking in reverse or against the route of oncoming vehicles..

– When walking at night it is important to put reflective stickers on your clothing and carry a flashlight..

– At night you should wear clothing that protects against low temperatures., while during the day it is important to wear sunscreen.

– He also recommended not taking children to the pilgrimage..

– Constantly hydrate with water, You should also carry a small first aid kit..

Fuente:Fuente: The Diary / ABI

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