Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Semana Santa

Most part of the Spanish population is still very Catholic. Therefore Spain still has many religious traditions.
In Spain this week (the week between Palm Sunday and Easter) is called 'Semana Santa'.


In every city and village in Spain, daily processions are being held that represent the passion of Christ. The impressive religious statues of the processions (called 'pasos') are being carried by people belonging to religious confraternities.
They are the so-called penitents. They are not allowed to talk during the procession and are unrecognizable by their uniforms to be able to bring their sacrifice without vanity.
Pictures of the processions will be uploaded during the week.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Could you tell us about the headgear? What is the significance? It is sort of scary looking as if someone is doing something he/she does not want known.

Dioniso said...

Hi Mary, I updated the post to answer your question.

Anonymous said...

Wow, I knew about Semana Santa, but I didn't know they have to be dressed like that. Thank you for once again teaching me something new ^_^

amiethinggoes said...

here in the Phils. we have several traditions on holy week that I think are uniquely our own.

Michele said...

I like your blog. It's very interesting!