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La Pedrera |
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History and Legends |
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History is a part of La Pedrera. On February 1 afternoon, every year, La Pedrera dresses up to pay tribute to the Candelaria Virgin, Patron Saint of the city.
The neighbors gather in the streets and light several bonfires all around the urban shell, which is still growing due to the construction booming experienced in this small sea village.
No place must be left in darkness. The Candelaria bonfires must illuminate the entire city. This fire, considered blessed by many, is used to cook dinner in the moonlight or under the stars. A typical dish, a mixture of bread and torta frita (a kind of fried pastry) takes hold of almost every bonfire.
Thus, carnival starts at La Pedrera and lasts during all of February, just like in the rest of Uruguay. The popular fervor manages to mix the pagan and religious elements in the correct doses, and every year more and more visitors decide to start their vacations on February 1st, so as not to miss these popular celebrations. |
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