By Natascha Rivera • Published: 29 Jan 2026 • 20:16 • 1 minute readRestored San Blas statue unveiled ahead of San Javier’s February celebrations. Photo Credit: San Javier Town HallTHE TOWN of San Javier is gearing up for its highly-anticipated San Blas celebrations at the beginning of February, and with it will come the debut of a newly refurbished, important historical artifact of the town. The statue of San Blas, housed in the San Blas hermitage in the municipality, has been completely restored by the San Javier Town Council and is ready to take centre stage during the celebrations. The San Blas celebrations, emblematic of San Javier’s culture and traditionsThe Pilgrimage of San Blas in Santiago de la Ribera is a popular event in the municipality of San Javier, in which the statue of San Blas is carried from the church of Santiago de la Ribera to the San Blas hermitage. The restoration of the statue, which will take the spotlight during this year’s celebrations, represents an effort to preserve, restore, and uphold San Javier’s culture.