EASTER PROCESSION

by Diana Bodea

This Easter Procession called Semana Santa, is a street procession which commemorates the death of Christ, and celebrates his Resurrection.
In Ibiza, this took the form of a solemn parade of religious icons known as tronos, who were carried on the arms and backs of devout volunteers for the entire duration of the route.

In Spain, the history of such a costume with peaked masks, capes and torches is altogether different than in America, these hoods have nothing to do with the Ku Klux Klan to witch they are so often compared.
The uniforms worn during the procession are meant to recall the people from Nazareth, and are worn only by the religious fraternities and brotherhoods responsible for carrying the statues.

The procession ends on Easter Sunday, when cathedral bells are heard ringing throughout the city. The day marks the Resurrection of Christ and celebrates his triumph over death.


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3 Responses to “EASTER PROCESSION”

 

  1. ciprian says:

    super truper

  2. Andy says:

    Excelent. The picture is perfect and the story behind it is very interesting. The fact that the pictures were taken in black and white colour gives the whole event a more dramatic feeling. The misticism, history and beliefs surrounded by faboulous illustation…is one of those feelings that lets you linger in dreams and imagination. Good job!

  3. Aurel says:

    arte dom`le :)



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