Life-like images representing the archangels, the Stations of the Cross, the Cavalry, the apostles and many others are part of the silent procession through the streets, where multitudes pray quietly. A spectacular procession is led by the man bearing the crucifix, with hundreds of followers (cucuruchos) carrying black banners and standards engraved with the final words of Christ and the pronouncements of God. Antigua becomes adorned with black crepe paper as thousands of people, burning incense and dressed in black, crowd the plazas and streets. At 5:00 A.M., the sculpture of Christ carrying his crucifix is moved through the carpeted main streets of Antigua on the shoulders of his worshipers until early afternoon, when the image is replaced by another of Christ being laid to rest. El Jueves Santo, 14 de abril, será festivo en Andalucía, Aragón, Asturias, Baleares, Canarias, Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Ceuta, Comunidad Valenciana, Extremadura, Madrid. Participants dress as Roman soldiers, Pontius Pilate and other participants in the drama. ![]() At 3:00 A.M., preparations begin for the mock trial and sentencing of Christ. Some are very long, even up to a kilometer, with colonial, Mayan, Roman or other original designs. ![]() If you want to discover one of the most important festivities in Zaragoza, you cant miss Holy. On Good Friday the streets of Antigua are covered with natural, aromatic carpets (alfombras) of flowers, pines, clover and fruits, which the residents put together and place in front of their homes. See Virtual Exhibition posters of Semana Santa (1949-2021). ![]() Continue exploring the streets of Antigua during Semana Santa festivities.
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