Virgin Of Caacupé Day
The Virgin of Caacupé Day is observed in Paraguay every year on the 8th of December. It’s a celebration of the Christian holiday known as The Feast of the Immaculate Conception in English. In Paraguay, this holiday has taken on special significance, and it’s ardently observed by the general public.
Paraguay (National holiday)On this day, people attend religious services, spend time with friends and family members, and enjoy their day off. Religious services often draw large crowds at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, and people from all over Paraguay show up in the city of Caacupé to attend this service.
The History of the Virgin of Caacupé Day
According to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared before a Guaraní Indian sculptor named José. When he came across a group of Mbaya Indians in the woods, the Virgin appeared to him and showed him where to hide.
To show his gratitude to her, he sculpted a statue of her from that very same tree. Many years later, a church would be built on that site, and this church would eventually become the Caacupé Cathedral.
Facts About Caacupé
Below are some facts about Caacupé that we think our readers would be interested in knowing. We’ve also included a couple of facts about Paraguay, too, just to keep things interesting. With that said, let’s look at the below facts and find out more about this city and the country it’s in.
- Caacupé is both a city and a district in Paraguay.
- It was founded in 1770 by Carlos Murphy.
- Caacupé covers an area of 145 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 57,000 people.
- Paraguay has the world’s largest drinking water reserve.
- During the War of the Triple Alliance, Paraguay lost 54,000 square miles of its land to Bolivia.
- Paraguay has been a member of the United Nations since 1945.
Observing the Virgin of Caacupé Day
The main event of this holiday is held at the Caacupé Basilica. There, huge crowds gather to attend religious services dedicated to the Virgin Mary. People also spend the day with family, eating traditional Paraguayan foods such as Sopa Paraguaya, Chipa Guasu, and Butifarra. To spread the word of this day, the hashtag #VirginCaacupeDay can be used on social media.
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