The day included a mass, the blessing of the animals, some tasty ‘callos’ (tripe), the wheel game and the traditional call of the conch shell

The celebration, which will take place on the 17th, will begin at 12 h. with mass and the subsequent blessing of the animals

All animal owners, mostly of pets, seek the divine protection of the saint

Some 400 people attended as official guests, 280 of whom were authorities from different parts of the province

This year, the festivity coincides with the 50th anniversary of the construction of the temple