Semana Santa: Holy Week Observances in Seville and Antigua

Semana Santa, or Holy Week, marks the last week of Lent and is renowned for the reenactment of Christ's passion, especially on Good Friday. The most significant observances occur in Seville, Spain, and Antigua, Guatemala. In Seville, grand processions feature elaborate floats called 'Paso,' depicting religious scenes, carried by costaleros. Participants, known as Nazarenes, wear distinctive attire for penance. In Antigua, similar processions occur, with participants called cucarachas, and the streets are adorned with intricate carpets. Both cities embody a deep sense of penitence and reflection during this period.

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