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9 Σεπ 2021 · Holy Week in Guatemala is one of the country’s most notable events, entailing processions, vigils, funeral marches, seasonal gastronomy and the creation of carpets, orchards and altars. On this occasion, the fronts of houses and buildings are also decorated, adding to the festive atmosphere.
14 Απρ 2022 · How Holy Week unites Guatemala. In a country defined by deep inequalities and cultural divisions, the Semana Santa celebration plays a key role in forging national identity. People take part in...
Holy Week in Guatemala is celebrated with street expressions of faith, called processions, usually organized by a "hermandad". Each procession of Holy Week has processional floats and steps, which are often religious images of the Passion of Christ, or Marian images, although there are exceptions, like the allegorical steps of saints.
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.
26 Ιαν 2024 · Learn about the rich traditions and cultural expressions of Semana Santa, or Holy Week, in Antigua, Guatemala. Discover how locals create intricate alfombras, or carpets, and participate in solemn processions of floats depicting the final days of Christ's life.
Holy Week, or “Semana Santa” in Spanish, is a sacred time for Guatemalans, marked by a series of religious processions, ceremonies, and rituals that commemorate the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
4 Απρ 2023 · In Guatemala, this religious celebration is a colorful and lively event that brings together locals and tourists alike. Holy Week in Guatemala has a rich history that dates back to the Spanish colonial era. It is a time when Catholics commemorate the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
