Celebration for the day of Saint Lazarus. Photo: Claudio Pelaez Sordo.
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Today part of the Cuban people celebrate the day of Babalú Ayé, popularly known as San Lázaro, one of the most miraculous saints according to popular culture and revered for being the guardian of the most deprived and sick.
Through the lens of Claudio Peláez we know the journey to the “El Rincón” sanctuary, in Santiago de las Vegas, where thousands of faithful of San Lázaro arrived. The usual pilgrimage, which is already part of the Cuban identity, was marked this time by faces covered in masks due to the context of COVID-19.
Anyway, I get to the corner. Photo: Claudio Pelaez Sordo.
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Between the two of us we reached the Rincon. Photo: Claudio Pelaez Sordo.
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Very happy to celebrate this day. Photo: Claudio Pelaez Sordo.
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Lazarus is our favorite deity. Photo: Claudio Pelaez Sordo.
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This pilgrimage is an expression of Cuban identity. Photo: Claudio Pelaez Sordo.
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We take Lazaro deep inside. Photo: Claudio Pelaez Sordo.
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A special moment to gather together the well-deserved tribute to the saint who watches over and protects them. Photo: Claudio Pelaez Sordo.
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Cult of San Lázaro, solid expression of Cuban identity. Photo: Claudio Pelaez Sordo.
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Any sacrifice is little to worship Lazarus. Photo: Claudio Pelaez Sordo.
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