It is October in Lima, also known as mes morado, the Purple Month. There are purple banners hung along streets in downtown Lima, purple candles sold on street corners, desserts tied with purple bows displayed in bakery windows. A favorite pastry is a flat, candy- and syrup-drenched affair known as Turron de Dona Pepa. [...]
Purple Month (Mes Morado) and the Lord of the Miracles
October 10th, 2008 · 6 Comments · Festivals, Sacred Rituals, Religion
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