Port Louis Diversity Slide Show
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| Although by far a majority of the pilgrims are Catholic, of various ethnicities, there are also many other individuals and families that walk at least part of the way to the tomb and participate in the festival. When pilgrims arrive at the tomb area, they wait in long lines into the night to gain entrance into the shrine where the tomb of Pere Laval lies. The tomb is covered with a life-like sculpture of the priest, painted to give the impression of a living person. Pilgrims enter the shrine area carrying flowers and small offerings. Once inside the shrine, they begin saying their prayers, light candles, and hand their offerings to the assistants inside the inner tomb area. The pilgrims feel the presence of Pere Laval and a closeness to God that allows them to offer special prayers, and hope for miracles. |
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