Friday 5 April 2013

Southern Spain during Semana Santa (Holy week)

Palm Sunday in Ronda. The first procession

This Easter holiday I went with my family to Southern Spain; Ronda, Seville and Granada. It was Holy week, so I had expected to see a lot of processions, but I hadn't expected it to be so amazing! The costumes worn by the people in the processions were so detailed, each one hand made. And the floats were stunning. Each were carried throughout the towns or city where the parish is based for up to 12 hours, and the floats can weigh tons!!

Float dedicated to Mary Mother of God

Purple Penitents

A float being carried through the center of Granada

Mini penitent - Granada

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