Venezuelan Town Marks Saint Francis Feast with Tortoise Race

Residents of San Francisco de Asis in Venezuela’s Aragua state celebrated the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi in a unique way — by organizing a tortoise race. The lighthearted event honored the patron saint of animals and reflected the community’s joyful spirit and devotion.

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