Hundreds of faithful in colorful costumes and bright masks gathered in La Tirana on the outskirts of Santiago as they took part in festivities honoring the nation’s patron saint. Crowds danced in the streets as they paraded through the desert town as part of the annual Virgen del Carmen, or Our Lady of Mount Carmel, festival. (AP video shot by Esteban Felix)
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Chilean priest leads three-day festival of devils to honor Our Lady of La Tirana

Hundreds of faithful in colorful costumes and bright masks gathered in La Tirana on the outskirts of Santiago as they took part in festivities honoring the nation’s patron saint. Crowds danced in the streets as they paraded through the desert town as part of the annual Virgen del Carmen, or Our Lady of Mount Carmel, festival. (AP video shot by Esteban Felix)
 
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