CURIMÓN: Since more than 100 years ago the community of Curimón (San Felipe, Valparaíso) celebrates on October 4th his local saint, Francis. This village it’s profoundly marked by the franciscan spirituality, spread by franciscan monks since the XVIII century, from the convent that later became into the present Curimon village. Although the withdrawal of franciscan monks in 2004, the community has kept alive this popular party that summons transversally to the people of town. In October 4th, the people of Curimón remember the death of Saint Francis to begin the tradition with the animals blessing at the sanctuary. This animal blessing ceremony was originally created for farm animals, but today the families participate with any kind of pets. The procession ends with all the Huasos Clubs (cowboys organizations), dressed in their best way, mounted on horses, greeting saints and Virgin images at the top of San Francisco Hill.
Documentary registry made for the Lepe Foundation