NewzCommunities in the Ahuachapán and Sonsonate regions of western El Salvador, as well as areas in the center of the country, recently held a traditional lantern festival. The event, known as the 'Día de los Farolitos,' involves the display of colorful lanterns to illuminate public spaces and homes.
The celebration serves as a religious observance marking the eve of the Catholic feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Participants use the illuminated lanterns to commemorate the date, maintaining a long-standing cultural and religious tradition within the country.
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