3 / 2000
Ghosts at night
This is the typical dressing at the religious processions that take place during the 'Holy Week'. In this case they are pulling a kind of chariot that has a statue of Christ on the top.
4 / 1999
'Encapuchados'
'Encapuchados' that means 'Covered' is the name of this typical dressing of the 'Holy Week'. Traditionally they use to flagellate them self’s with large chains tied to their ankles, carrying heavy crosses or wiping them self’s. That was done to show God that you felt bad for a sin or a bad thought, or even for asking him a favor. In our days it is more a folk expression in most of Spain though in some places it still remains as it was years ago.
4 / 1999
Death is anywhere
The 'Dansa de la Mort' or 'Death Dance' was very common in many parts of Europe during the XVII century, now this is probably the only place were it is still celebrated. Its meaning comes to say that the death is equal for everyone, rich, poor, old or young.
4 / 1999
A showed story
This procession represents the crucifixion of Christ and it walks throe several stages of his last day.
4 / 1999
Lighting up the hopes
Several candles lighted in the entrance of a church. Mostly people do that to ask God or a Saint for some favor although it is very usual to find many of them lightened just for tradition.
4 / 1999
Helmets
An other typical kind of dressing during these representations are the roman soldiers that accompany Christ up to the cross.
4 / 1999
Dressing up
People dressing up as Roman soldiers for the procession.
