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The activities below have received the patronage of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The reports received by the Secretariat of the Convention on these activities are sometimes accompanied by additional information (press releases, etc..), which can be requested from Secretariat at ICH-Emblem@unesco.org.
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| FESTIVITY OF THE VIRGEN DE LA CANDELARIA OF PUNO 01/02/2026 - 15/02/2026Puno – Peru Contact: Regional Government of Puno, Provincial Municipality of Puno, Decentralized Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Puno, Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Puno, Diocese of Puno, Regional Federation of Folklore and Culture of Puno (Peru) ROXANA MAGLY MAYORGA GARCÍA | The Festivity of Virgen de la Candelaria of Puno – Peru is a religious and cultural manifestation that combines Quechua, Aymara, and Mestizo traditions in honor of the Patron Saint of the city of Puno. It takes place from February 1 to February 15 (with February 2 as the main day) and is considered the largest cultural, musical, dance, and religious celebration of the Peruvian highlands, unique in its kind in the Andes. Related element(s) : Festivity of Virgen de la Candelaria of Puno |