In 1531, the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego on a hill known as Tepeyac (now part of Mexico City), leaving her image on his cloak. At first, a bishop stored the cloak four miles away in Tlateloco, but in November 1538...
How the Mexican concheros honor Our Lady of Guadalupe
Thousands of concheros and dancers embark on an annual pilgrimage in Mexico City, to honor the Virgin of Guadalupe, blending traditions in a vibrant display of faith.
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