The custom of decorating homes dates back to September 2, 1935, the date of the coronation of the Virgin of the Star on the occasion of the V Centenary of her apparition, a milestone etched in the collective memory of the people of Villa del Río.
From today, the image of the Virgin appears in the streets through windows and balconies, transforming every corner into a display of devotion, identity, and local sentiment.
Placing a hanging goes beyond mere decoration; it represents keeping alive an inherited tradition, honoring those who initiated it, and passing on to new generations a fundamental element of Villa del Río's identity.
The Villa del Río City Council, through its Culture Department, shares images of the facades, windows, and balconies that already announce the arrival of September and the grand days in honor of the Patron Saint.
The appearance of the Star in the homes of Villa del Río signals that the patron saint festivities are drawing nearer, culminating in a general adornment in honor of its Patron Saint.
