Fiesta de San Martín Porres, November 11

A celebration of the patron Saint Martin de Porres, a mulatto. He nursed the sick and was known for treating all people regardless of their race or status. He was instrumental in founding an orphanage, and took care of slaves brought from Africa. In San Juan Guichicovi, women form a procession to the church carrying large candles, and offerings of flowers. Pilgrims souls are cleansed by the rubbing of the candles. These slides document the musicians, dance, procession, offerings, blessings, ephemeral decorations and other traditions associated this festival.

These slides are housed in LSF Container GG.

A descriptive narrative of these slides is found on audiocassette #14 side A which are housed in LSF Container RR.