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Malaga, Spain - March 21, 2016: procession of Gitanos brotherhood passing Plaza del Teatro. In spite of the bad, rainy wheather, the streets are packed with spectators looking at a float with a statue of Jezus Christ, wrapped in plastic to protect this costly statue against the rain, being carried by six rows of men dressed in purple robes and headkerchiefs.

The Virgen de la Aurora passing by the Baroque facade of San Luis de los Franceses during Easter Sunday night.

Wax candles and flowers during Holy Week in Cadiz, Andalusia

Semana Santa: holy week before easter. Virgin mary on a parade float with burning candle infront of her.

In the Palm Sunday procession in Tordesillas-Spain, a brother carries in his hands a branch of Laurel, is the procession of the Palms that commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus in Jerusalem.

Holy Week procession with a close-up of Nazarenes carrying a throne of Jesus on their shoulders, Holy Week concept.

nazarenos parade during the celebration of semana santa (holy week) in sevilla, spain. - the hat is called a Capirote.

Penitent in procession parade of Holy Week in Malaga, Spain, Andalusia

Members of a brotherhood participate in the Corpus Christi procession in Seville, carrying lit candles along a cobbled street.

The Virgin enters the church before a crowd of people and photographers during the nighttime procession of the Virgin of the Pegotes, which travels by horse-drawn carriage through the streets of Nava del Rey. The Virgin ascends and descends from the hermitage to the village church, Nava del Rey, Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain, Europe - November 30, 2024.

Image of the Virgin in Holy Week with golden decoration and candles

Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador - April 15, 2022: Penitents in purple robes and chains, walking during the Jesus del Gran Poder procession in Holy Week in Quito, Ecuador

$Seville, Spain. March 18, 2008. Penitents of the brotherhood of \$

Polychrome wood carving of the Virgin of Sorrows in procession during Holy Week in Valladolid, Spain.

A group of bearers (called Costaleros) carrying a religous float (known as a Tronos) in the processions held there to celebrate Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week)

Procession during the Semana Santa in Spain(this is the Holy week before Easter)

Malaga, Spain - March 22, 2016: eight rows of men dressed in purple robes, carry a heavy float with a statue of Virgin Mary, richly decoarted with golden ornaments and burning candles, in the Easter procession of the Rescate brotherhood on holy Tuesday. The procession is watched by many spectators .

Nazarenos in procession during Semana Santa (Holy Week), April 2011, in Malaga, Spain

Malaga, Spain - April 5, 2009: Salud Brotherhood float with the Virgin Mary outside the San Pablo (Saint Paul) church during Santa Semana week, Malaga, Malaga Province, Andalusia, Spain, Western Europe.

The Virgen de la Estrella palio procession glides past Capilla del Carmen by Triana Bridge on Palm Sunday night, Holy Week, Seville, Andalusia, Spain.

Procession of the Words on the Cross, Good Friday Procession, Holy Week in Tordesillas through the open streets. Christian festival in the streets. Tordesillas, Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain, Europe - April 15, 2022.

Group of Veronicas wearing purple robes and veils during a procession at the Basilica del Voto Nacional in Quito, Ecuador, for the Holy Week

Purple Capirote Hoods Awaiting the Procession in Villajoyosa, Valencian Community, Spain

A group of hooded bearers (called Costaleros) carrying a religious float (known as a Tronos) in the processions held in Malaga to celebrate Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week). Up to 250 costaleros may be required to carry the largest tronos, which can weigh several tonnes, and the processions can last many hours.

Nazareno wearing a purple capirote and holding a candle during a religious procession at Holy Week

$Holy Week processions in Spain are a unique and moving experience. They are a display of religious faith and tradition that is deeply ingrained in Spanish culture.\n\nThe processions typically take place in the evening and can last for several hours. They involve a large number of people, including members of religious brotherhoods, musicians, and spectators.\n\nThe most important elements of the processions are the pasos, which are floats that carry statues of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and other religious figures. The pasos are often decorated with candles, flowers, and other ornaments.\n\nThe processions are accompanied by music, which is often played by brass bands. The music is typically slow and solemn, and it creates a somber and reflective atmosphere.\n\nThe participants in the processions wear traditional clothing, such as long robes and pointed hoods. The hoods are often used to conceal the identity of the penitents, who may be doing penance for their sins.\n\nThe processions are a public display of faith, and they are often very emotional events. For many Spaniards, they are a way to connect with their religious heritage and to express their devotion to God.\n\nIf you are planning to visit Spain during Holy Week, I highly recommend that you attend a procession. It is an experience that you will never forget.$

Valladolid, Spain, March 26, 2024; Procession of Holy Week in Valladolid-Spain, declared of international tourist interest, hooded brotherhoods carrying a float on their shoulders. Penitence of religious brotherhoods in the week of the passion of jesus.

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