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Holy Week Procession
An Easter Holy Week procession in Seville, Spain, showing the participants dressed in the weird white costumes with masks and pointed hats. Date: early 1930s
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Catholicism Dressed Easter Friday Good Masks Participants Pointed Procession Processions Seville Week Weird
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of Holy Week in Seville, Spain, during the early 1930s. Holy Week, or Semana Santa, is a deeply religious and traditional time in the Catholic calendar, marked by solemn processions that reenact the Stations of the Cross and commemorate the Passion of Christ. In this image, participants dressed in bizarre and intricately designed costumes make their way through the streets of Seville, their faces obscured by masks and their heads crowned with pointed hats. These costumes, known as "Nazarenos," are a unique aspect of Sevillian Holy Week, representing various aspects of Christ's Passion and the penitent brotherhoods that carry them. The eerie and otherworldly atmosphere of the procession is heightened by the stark contrast between the bright white costumes and the dark, moody streets of Seville. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history and traditions of Catholicism in Spain, a historical moment frozen in time that continues to captivate and intrigue viewers today.
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