February is a time of celebration in Puno Peru. Located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, Puno is known for being the Folkloric Capital of Peru a distinction that has been gained by celebrations like the festival Virgen de la Candeleria. From February 1 – 10 the city of Puno comes alive with music, dancers in lavish costumes and a general sense of celebration. The fusion of Christian and pegan beliefs are evident the Virgen of Candelaria the patron saint of Puno is also known as Mamacha Candelaria, Mamita Canticha, and MamáCandi. She is also associated with Lake Titicaca as the birth of the Inca empire and Pachamama.
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