Saint Rosa of Lima Day

When I was a young girl in my community we celebrated the Day of St. Rose of Lima every 29^th of August. During the night of the 29^th we would stay up all night decorating the street with colorful papers and streamers. Our neighbors and friends also joined in, and we waited for the procession of the Virgen Rosa de Lima to come by. Everyone came out of their houses to join the wonderful event, along with Mariachis who sang religious songs. Everyone walked for three miles until we got to the church, and a mass was held. Agter mass we would all gather outside to enjoy food, “antojitos”, games, and the feria. It was a day to share with family and friends. I will never forget those beautiful days; I will always carry them in my heart. Leticia Orozco

May 6, 2005