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Candelaria’s Candle Festival

PUBLISHED April 27, 2015

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIANO SAYNO

Candle Festival is a festive celebration in Quezon province reflecting the devotion of the people of Candelaria in “Nuestra Senora de Candelaria” likewise known as the Candlemas Virgin. It shows insights on the magnificence of the culture and tradition in the locality.

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