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Semana Santa, also known as Holy Week, holds great importance and is widely celebrated in Guatemala. This week-long event is a time for religious contemplation and also an opportunity to display the country’s vibrant cultural heritage. Semana Santa has been observed for centuries.
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20 Οκτ 2024 · Holy Week or Semana Santa in Antigua, as it’s called locally is by far the most important celebration of the year, and despite being a celebration mainly for Catholics, thousands of people travel to Guatemala from all over the world to experience it.
1 Απρ 2024 · Guatemala’s Semana Santa blends Catholic and indigenous customs, showcasing vibrant ‘alfombras’ (carpets) crafted from sawdust and flowers. Processions feature ornate floats and ‘cucuruchos’ in purple robes, while incense and solemn music fill the air, creating a reflective ambiance.
Semana Santa (Holy Week) is a week-long celebration leading up to Easter Sunday. From baking large amounts of bread to decorating streets with sawdust “carpets”, you won’t find another country that celebrates Semana Santa quite like Guatemala does.
9 Μαΐ 2024 · Las tradiciones de Semana Santa son de las actividades más icónicas y simbólicas de toda Guatemala, reuniendo a turistas en varios rincones del país.
14 Απρ 2022 · Known as Semana Santa or Semana Mayor —Holy Week or Major Week—the celebration has become a cultural staple, almost bigger than Christmas, explains Juan Manuel Castillo, a Guatemalan...
