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Candlemas Festival in Acala

Acala, Chiapas

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The Virgin of Candelaria is celebrated from January 31 to February 2, one of the most important festivals in the municipality, during which festive activities, masses, processions and dances are held.

Municipality

Acala is one of the 123 municipalities of the Mexican state of Chiapas. Its name is pre-Hispanic and means "Place of Canoes." It is located in the center of the state. Its main tourist attractions are its squares and traditional festivals, the municipal parish and the Grijalva River that runs through it.

Festivities

Acala has various festivals and celebrations to the Virgin of Guadalupe on December 12th, from January 23rd to February 5th the Feast of Candelaria is celebrated; from May 13th to 15th San Isidro; from May 1st to 3rd Santa Cruz and on June 29th San Pablo, as well as on December 25th Christmas and on January 1st to celebrate the New Year.


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