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Candlemas Day Repair Of Child God Figures

In Nezahualcoyotl, Estado de Mexico, Mexico, on January 28, 2025, Hector Paredes repairs godchildren outside the San Jose market. He has been doing this for more than 30 years, repairing an average of 70 children a day to have them in optimal condition for blessing at the church during the Candlemas Day celebration on February 2. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)

México Neza Nezahualcóyotl niño dios religión Candelaria Estado de Mexico Hector Paredes repairing godchildren San José market Nezahualcóyotl 30 years 70 children a day optimal conditions church blessed Candlemas Day February 2 celebration Carlos Santiago Eyepix Group Eyepix NurPhoto municipality photo 2025 Mexico repair tradition culture religious festival ritual community craftsman dedication craftsmanship service blessing.