What is the name of the Nine-Day prayer ritual (novenario) held after a death, during which family and friends gather each evening to recite the rosary and share food, culminating in the 'levantada de la cruz' (raising of the cross) on the ninth day?
ADia de los Fieles Difuntos
BVelorio✓
COctava
DCabo de ano
The velorio blends Catholic and indigenous traditions, with the belief that the soul remains with the family for nine days before departing — the cross is raised on a flower-decorated arch to symbolise the soul's ascent.