I can never forget the lady in her purple habit, waiting for someone to buy a portion of her delicious Turrón de Doña Pepa. She does it every year. October is the month.
The delicious “Turrón de Doña Pepa” is a very traditional dessert that’s always present during the month of October, month dedicated to the veneration of El Señor de los Milagros (Lord of the Miracles). The image of the also called “Purple Christ” is taken in procession around the city by a large mutltitude. A very important part of this religious tradition is the purple habit worn by the devotees. This tradition has been around for more than 300 years.
As a child I was taken to the procession a number of times. What I remember is a fusion of mistery, sorrow and forgiveness, I remember the smell of the clouds of incense, and I remember the enormous image of the the Christ moving right through them. And of course I do remember the taste of a Turrón de Doña Pepa after the procession (or during). What you see in this painting is what my memories bring back to me from a place called “my childhood” a place that’s many years away from here.
More information about El Señor de los Milagros: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Señor_de_los_Milagros_(Lima)
More information about Turrón de Doña Pepa: http://www.baluart.net/articulo/el-origen-del-turron-de-dona-pepa
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