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Candelaria: The Patroness of Western Visayas.

Candelaria: The Patroness of Western Visayas. It means JARO FIESTA! A great celebration is witnessed every February 2 of the year. For students, it means a celebration because all road networks leading to the city is closed. For workers from Jaro or any other town which will pass through Jaro, this is also a celebration because they can file their vacation leaves. FULL CAPACITY. Jaro Cathedral flocked by thousands of Visitors every February 2 of the year Who would ever want to go against the flow? Even big schools that are not Catholic are forced to stop classes and "celebrate" this Feast of Nuestra SeƱora de la Candelaria (Our Lady of the Candles)-the Patroness of Western Visayas. This is a celebration religious celebration, which is well-known in the Philippines. This is marked by the Holy Mass celebration in the Jaro Cathedral where the image of the Our Lady can be viewed. It is believed that the image is miraculous and that it grows every year. A non-religious ce