traditional procession of the Lord of Miracles

Seeing Purple: The Lord of The Miracles Festival in Lima, Peru

October is Mes Morado (or purple month) in Lima, Peru, and the faithful dress from head to toe in purple as a sign of their devotion to El Señor de los Milagros (the Lord of Miracles).

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This Christ figure, known for its miracle-working powers, is housed in the Church of the Nazarenes, and thousands of purple clad worshippers come to pray and make offerings during the month of October. There are several processions on different dates in October, including a 24 hour long procession which is one of the largest in all of the Americas annually. Tens of thousands of the faithful dressed in purple tunics, sing hymns and pray as they accompany a huge two tonne litter which bears the painting of the Christ from the church of Las Nazarenas. The smell of incense and the steady beating of drums add to the solemn atmosphere as the procession winds its way along the narrow, purple clad streets of Lima.

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The origins lie in colonial times, when a slave drew an image of Christ on a wall. The wall with the image stayed standing despite an earthquake which destroyed all the building and many around it. Thus, this image has since become one of the most venerated in South America, and the church of Las Nazarenas was built around it.

The whole of October is classed as Purple month but key procession dates are October 18th, 19th, and October 28th. How are you celebrating this festive time in Peru? We’d love to hear!

30.9.13

Vote for Inkaterra in the Mr & Mrs Smith Boutique Hotel Awards

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We’re pleased to announce we have been nominated in the first boutique hotel awards from Mr & Mrs Smith! Please vote for us here and you could win a five-night trip to the place that wins Best Smith Hotel 2013 (hopefully us!)

Here are all the facts you need to know for this fantastic competition

  • Vote in the Smith Hotel Awards and you’ll be entered into a draw to win a five-night stay for two at whichever hotel brings home the award for Best Smith Hotel 2013.

  • You’re going to have the time of your life.

As well as a stay at the Mr & Mrs Smith hotel of the year, the winner will also get:

  • Two return flights to wherever in the world the winning hotel is
  • All transfers to and from the hotel
  • Use of an Avis hire car for the duration of your trip
  • £1,000 towards food and drink during your stay
  • An optional activity programme, tailor-made by our in-the-know team of GoldSmith travel concierges

25.9.13