La Virgen de Guadalupe
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Thank you for compacting this information into a picture! I appreciate the simplicity of it!
ReplyDeleteIts interesting how many seperate religious rituals involve a pilgrimage of some sort, i would assume there is a deeper significance to this
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job formatting your post/topic. The pilgrimage numbers were higher than I would imagine, that's crazy. I liked your cultural impact section talking about how she represents positivity for those without a voice. A positive influence is always best for those who need the most guidance.
ReplyDeleteI love the side by side of the "pilgrimage" and the "cultural impact" layout, good symbolic images also to help express the explaining :) very well delivered
ReplyDeleteGreat illustration of the Virgen de Guadalupe and the theme of hope. The Virgin de Guadalupe had a huge cultural and religious impact on many people. Great formatting makes read simple and educational .
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