Marian devotion
The Virgin of the Rocío in Mexico
Mexico City
The devotion to the Virgin of the Rocío was brought by the Andalusians who emigrated to Mexico.
The Andalusians who emigrated to Mexico in the 19th century brought devotion to the Virgin of the Rocío. Today there are Rocío chapels in many cities of Mexico.
Mexicans of Andalusian origin celebrate the feast of the Virgin of the Rocío with the same passion as in Spain. The processions are preceded by sevillanas and flamenco songs.
Tradition tells that the Virgin of Rocío protects Mexicans who live far from their land.
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