Two Million Expected For
This Years "Romeria"
The annual "romeria" is
less that a month away
and this year a record 2
million are expected to
descend on the Basílica
de los Ángeles in
Cartago for the August 2
tradition.
The 2 million is what
the Catholic church and
authorities estimate
will take part in this
years pilgramige that
will begin on July 25th.
Each year, the faithful
come from all around the
country and many from
other parts of the
region and the world to
pay homage to "La
Negrita", the patron
saint of Costa Rica>
The faithful come to
either ask for the help
of La Negrita or to
offer their thanks.
The Catholic church has
a complete program for
the event that begins on
July 23 and ends on
August 3.
Information on the
romeria and the events
can be obtained by
calling 2551 0465 or
visiting the website:
www.arquisanjose.org. |
