The 12 of October is the Day of the Virgin of Zapopan. On this day, 3 million people march in celebration of the Virgin of Zapopan as she makes a pilgrimmage from the downtown cathedral in Guadalajara to her “home” cathedral about 15 miles away. The Virgin of Zapopan is a small doll of the Virgin Mary made out of corn husks and cactus paste. She is worshiped as bringer of miracles. This past month we decided to go down to see the procession. Here is a link to some pictures a colleague of ours, VaLynn Ruth, took and posted online.
For more information on the Virgin of Zapopan check our her story at:
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