Virgen del Valle

Filed under: main — Admin @ 1:19 pm June 9, 2009

As part of the religious tradition of Venezuela, the Virgin of the Valley (Virgen del Valle) is considered as the patroness of eastern Venezuela, being venerated with special devotion in Isla Margarita. Every 8 September, many people go to venerate her, in her sanctuary located in the Margarita Valley near Porlamar. The celebration lasts several days.