"Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday are Holy Week’s most important days, and every town’s Catholic Church organizes festivities on these holidays. Dramatic religious parades wind through every town, reenacting Jesus’ journey through Jerusalem, the crucifixion, and His eventual resurrection. Parade participants dress up to perform key roles, including Roman soldiers, the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Saint Joseph. Two of the most famous processions take place in Tres Rios de Cartago, where live actors are used in place of effigies, and in San Joaquin de Flores. Be forewarned that these parades are somber and the details can be quite gruesome – think bleeding statues, their faces twisted in pain – and are meant to evoke strong emotions in attendees."
Here are some pictures of the procession that were taken. (Be forewarned, pictures below may be gruesome).
This was truly an experience for the family. What a way to celebrate the Holy Week.
3 comments:
Tico taltal! Did you plan to watch a procession or did you find this in town by chance?
Oh I'm reading the blog backwards and just saw the previous one. Good local recommendation!
Hahahaha. It's not organized anyway. I post whenever I can. :)
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