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Virgin of Suyapa Festival

Festival Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Festival Type: Religious Events


by © Paul Dodson 2009

The grandiose Basilica de Suyapa in Tegucigalpa plays host to one of Central America's smallest, yet most adored statues - the Virgin of Supaya, the patron saint of Honduras. Standing at a little over 2 inches tall the Virgin of Supaya is worshipped with a fervour inversely proportional to her dimunitive stature.

Each February 3rd pilgrims flock to Tegucigalpa to grab a glimpse of the statue and celebrate her name day.

Virgin of Suyapa Festival - When, Where and More Info Please

When: February 3rd annually
Where: Suyapa, a suburb of Tegucigalpa, Honduras
More Info Please: Take a at Wikipedia's article on the Virgin of Suyapa


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