On January 21, the national holiday Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia (or popularly the day of Altagracia) is held.
Thousands of Catholic believers go on pilgrimage to the Basilica of Higúey to pray for health and happiness in this immense church on this day.
The basilica is built in honor of the Virgin Altagracia.
In the center of the basilica therefore stands a very big statue in bright colors representing the Virgin of Altagracia.
Also in Sosúa the Catholic faithful celebrate the day of the Virgin (el Dia de La Altagracia).
In the afternoon there will be held a celebration to honor her at the Centro de Convenciones (the upper chamber of Sosúa Bay Casino) with a lot of singing and music.
Basílica Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
(Higüey)
There is also planned a special bus trip from Charamicos to the Basilica in Higüey.
